Few strikers in the modern game, or indeed within football as a whole, can hold a candle to Harry Kane. The forward spent over a decade with Tottenham Hotspur, breaking into the first team under the guidance of Mauricio Pochettino, who became head coach of the club in 2014.
Despite Tottenham's struggles to win silverware across the 2010s, Kane consistently enjoyed stellar seasons for the Lilywhites, quickly becoming their focal point in attack with lethal finishing, exceptional ability on the ball and an incredible passing range.
Tottenham's failure to win any trophies was, ultimately, what led Kane to depart the club in 2023, doing so as the club's all-time top scorer. Since joining Bayern Munich, Kane has arguably become an even better forward, helping the Bavarians win a Bundesliga title in the 2024/25 season.
Kane Reveals Best Strikers of All Time
Recently, the Bayern forward, as per Planet Football, revealed which frontmen are, in his opinion, the best of all time, with the only caveat being that, as of 2025, the strikers have to be retired. As one of the best forwards in the world, it is safe to presume that Kane possesses the necessary skills to make such a judgement and understandably, listed some absolute stars.
Ronaldo Nazario
A two-time Ballon d'Or winner who first lifted the award at just 21 years old, Ronaldo Nazario was a superstar in every sense. He broke into European football with PSV, going onto represent Barcelona, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and AC Milan in a stellar career.
Ronaldo was heavily hampered by injuries during his time as a player, but is still, rightly, regarded as one of the all-time great forwards in football. It's an opinion shared by Kane, who once said:
"I think we're totally different players in the way we play, but ultimately, the way he used to finish was as good as anyone, as well as the way he moved with the ball. His dribbling ability, his movement. I think he was as good as anyone in the world.
"He had a lot more ability than me if I'm totally honest. He had good pace as well. But for me growing up, I tried to watch all the best strikers in the world and he was in his prime at the time. It was a joy to watch him and it's been nice to score a few goals myself and take a few bits from his game."
Wayne Rooney
Next mentioned by Kane was none other than Wayne Rooney, who carved out a legacy for himself with Manchester United after joining them from boyhood club Everton in 2004. Across 13 years, predominantly under the guidance of Sir Alex Ferguson, Rooney won countless honours with the Red Devils.
Not only was Rooney an exceptional finisher, but similar to Kane, had an immense passing range, allowing him to play deeper on the pitch as an older player after losing a yard or two of his pace. He was England's record goalscorer until Kane usurped him in 2023.
Raul
Raul represented three clubs between 2010 and his retirement in 2015. Before that, the forward spent 16 years with Real Madrid, establishing himself as a legend of the Spanish juggernauts. No player has appeared in more games for Madrid than Raul, who finished as runner-up to the Ballon d'Or in 2001.
A winner of three Champions Leagues and six La Liga titles, Raul was a consistently brilliant forward, one who could aid his team in build-up just as much as he benefitted them by scoring at the rate he did.
"I loved watching Raul grow up in Real Madrid, clever player, great finisher."
Teddy Sheringham
Perhaps best remembered for his longevity as a player, Teddy Sheringham enjoyed a professional career that spanned a quarter of a century. The forward, who began his career with Millwall, was at his peak across the 1990s and early 2000s, when he played for Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.
Sheringham was part of the Red Devils team that became the first-ever English club to win a European treble. Brilliant in front of goal, Sheringham was as comfortable on his own as he was with a partner, enabling him to enjoy the sensational career that he did.