FC Bayern’s Harry Kane is known to be thinking about a second career in the NFL. Now a German footballer from the football league is issuing a warning
FC Bayern’s Harry Kane is already thinking about his time after soccer – and has been flirting with a career in the American football league NFL for some time. The English goalscorer, known for his precision and nerves of steel from the spot, sees parallels between his specialty in soccer and kicking in football
His enthusiasm for the NFL began years ago when a documentary about quarterback legend Tom Brady inspired the Bayern striker. Since then, Kane has been an ardent fan of the New England Patriots and even attended the team’s Super Bowl victory in Atlanta live in 2019. In an interview, the 32-year-old explained that the kicks of an NFL kicker are „almost comparable to a penalty kick“
But while Kane is dreaming of a move to the NFL, a real football pro is now speaking out with a clear assessment
German NFL pro takes a critical view of Kane’s ambitions
Lenny Krieg, German kicker for the Atlanta Falcons, expressed his scepticism in clear terms: „Without a lot of preparation time, it’s problematic.“ The NFL player explained that the transition from soccer to soccer requires far more than just a good feel for the ball. „Maybe for a brief moment, but not in the long term,“ warned Krieg. „The process of getting used to the technical differences could take up to three years.“
The professional emphasized that the kicking technique in particular is very different: „The way you kick a football, I would never kick a soccer ball.“ While soccer players often work with spin or undercut, football is about absolute consistency and repetition of the same movement. In addition, there are other challenges such as snap, hold, helmet and shoulder pads – all of which a newcomer first has to train. „It all takes time,“ said Krieg
Kane’s dream of a second career in the NFL therefore remains fascinating, but the reality is likely to be much tougher than it seems at first glance. The English forward would not only have to adapt his technique, but also his entire training rhythm in order to get used to the demands of the US league.
