Harry Kane Revealed the best ever Tottenham finisher he’s ever seen in an interview..

Harry Kane, one of football’s greatest modern day strikers, has offered fascinating insight into what he considers the blueprint for the ‘perfect’ forward  and his picks have raised a few eyebrows.

Speaking to Goal, the Bayern Munich star and England captain revealed his ultimate striker, comprised of attributes from players he has admired or played alongside. While many of his choices were expected  Kylian Mbappe for speed, Cristiano Ronaldo for long shots, Didier Drogba for strength his pick for finishing ability surprised many: Jermain Defoe.

Despite playing against elite forwards such as Erling Haaland, Luis Suarez, and Kylian Mbappe, Kane named former Tottenham teammate Defoe as the best finisher he’s ever seen.

Harry Kane Names Jermain Defoe as the Best Finisher He’s Ever Seen While Building ‘Perfect’ Striker

“Defoe’s finishing was unbelievable,” Kane explained. “Left foot, right foot, inside the box  he just had a knack for finding the net.”

Defoe, who spent the best part of his Premier League career with Spurs, is regarded as one of the sharpest poachers in English football. Though he never quite reached Kane’s statistical heights, Defoe’s record is still impressive: 162 goals and 33 assists in 496 appearances compared to Kane’s 213 goals and 46 assists in 320 games.

Kane’s admiration for his former teammate reveals a nostalgic bias not uncommon among footballers who grew up watching or playing with certain stars. And his other selections follow a similar pattern.

Here is Kane’s version of the perfect striker:

Finishing: Jermain Defoe
Heading: Peter Crouch

Link-up play: Wayne Rooney
Speed: Kylian Mbappe
Tricks: Jamal Musiala
Movement: Edinson Cavani
Long shots: Cristiano Ronaldo
Strength: Didier Drogba
Celebrations: Harry Kane

While Defoe and Crouch may not typically feature in all-time great debates, Kane clearly values the time he spent with them at Tottenham. Crouch, known for his towering presence and aerial dominance, gets the nod for heading ability, another perhaps sentimental choice reflecting Kane’s roots.

There’s a stronger consensus around picks like Rooney, Mbappe, Ronaldo, and Drogba, each a legend in their own right and widely acknowledged for their respective strengths.

Kane’s own inclusion for “celebrations” added a personal touch, suggesting the England captain hasn’t lost his sense of humor amid his record-breaking career. Now a Bundesliga champion with Bayern Munich, Kane’s reverence for his past at Tottenham still shines through.

While some of Kane’s picks may raise questions, they offer fans a window into the players and moments that shaped his journey to becoming one of football’s elite forwards. And in naming Defoe not a Ballon d’Or winner or a global icon Kane reminds the football world that greatness often comes in unexpected forms.