Harry Kane backed to become NFL kicker after football career

England’s all-time leading goalscorer Harry Kane has long expressed ambition to become an NFL kicker once he decides to retire from professional football in Europe. This dream has received support from Brandon Aubrey, who recently became the highest-paid kicker in NFL history after signing a record contract with the Dallas Cowboys.

Speaking about the potential of the Bayern Munich striker, Aubrey was clear about his assessment.

Continue to score goals. He's got a chance to be one of the all-time elite soccer players. He's a fantastic striker of the ball, so that'll age gracefully as a kicker, and he has the talent if he wanted to do that. Brandon Aubrey

Despite his confidence in Kane's technical ability, Aubrey warned that age could be a significant barrier. As Kane turns 33 in July, he faces the reality that NFL teams traditionally prioritize younger talent, even for specialized kicking positions.

Aubrey’s own path serves as a potential blueprint for such a transition. After leaving the USL, he transitioned away from sports to work as a software engineer while training to become a kicker, eventually breaking into the NFL through experimental leagues.

For now, Kane remains focused on leading England under Thomas Tuchel at the 2026 World Cup. Despite off-field distractions, such as a recent security breach involving the theft of his boots in Missouri, his priority remains delivering a major trophy for his country.