Kane Poised to Be Fastest Englishman to Net 500 Goals
Harry Kane is approaching a remarkable milestone in football history. He is poised to become the fastest Englishman to score 500 career goals. Following his recent brace for Bayern Munich, Kane’s total now stands at 497 goals.
Kane’s Career Accomplishments
Kane’s latest performance against Hoffenheim increased his career tally to 419 club goals and 78 international goals for England. This puts him just three goals shy of the prestigious 500-goal mark. He has achieved this in 741 career appearances, showcasing his elite scoring ability.
Comparison with Football Legends
If Kane maintains his current scoring rate, he is set to surpass Cristiano Ronaldo’s pace to 500 goals. Ronaldo reached this landmark in September 2015 during his time at Real Madrid, requiring 753 matches. His goal-scoring average was one goal every 119 minutes.
In contrast, Kane needs to score just three goals in his next 11 matches to achieve the milestone in fewer games than Ronaldo. However, he will be older than Ronaldo was at the time of reaching 500 goals. It is important to note that Lionel Messi is currently the quickest among the three, achieving the 500-goal mark in April 2016 during his 632nd match.
Kane’s Influence and Aspirations
Harry Kane has expressed his admiration for both Ronaldo and Messi, viewing them as significant sources of inspiration. In a 2021 interview, he stated, “I want to be the best. I want to try and get on the level Ronaldo and Messi got to.”
Impressive Form at Bayern Munich
Since joining Bayern Munich, Kane has continued to excel. He averages a goal every 85.6 minutes and boasts a goal contribution every 68.4 minutes. These statistics mirror the impressive performances seen from Ronaldo at Real Madrid and Messi at Barcelona.
Upcoming Challenges
Kane’s next chance to reach the 500-goal milestone will be during Bayern’s midweek DFB-Pokal clash against RB Leipzig. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely as he aims to add at least three goals to his total.
- Current goals: 497
- Club goals: 419
- International goals: 78
- Career appearances: 741
- Next match: DFB-Pokal vs RB Leipzig
