Harry Kane: How the ‘runt of the litter’ conquered a historic Ballon d’Or
Summary
Harry Kane won the Ballon d’Or at a ceremony in London, capping a career marked by setbacks and steady improvement. After early doubts about his athleticism and several loan spells, he became Tottenham’s record scorer and one of England’s leading forwards.Key Facts
- Kane was 33 at the time of the Ballon d’Or ceremony, according to the article.
- Arsenal released Kane after one season in its academy when he was eight.
- Tottenham academy director John McDermott later called Kane the “runt of the litter” and said he lagged behind his peers.
- Kane went on loan to Leyton Orient, Millwall, Leicester City and Norwich City.
- Kane spent 14 senior seasons at Tottenham from 2009 to 2023.
- Kane scored a club-record 280 goals in more than 430 appearances for Tottenham in all competitions.
- Kane won three Premier League Golden Boots and received six PFA Premier League Team of the Year nominations.
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