Harry Kane's eye-watering net worth as England icon now more valuable than Steven Gerrard

Harry Kane’s remarkable rise from Tottenham academy graduate to one of world football’s elite strikers has been matched by a dramatic increase in his net worth, which is now reported to outstrip that of Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard. Through a combination of top-level contracts, goal bonuses, commercial deals and endorsements, Kane has amassed a personal fortune that places him among the richest English footballers of all time, despite still having several peak years left in his career.

Kane established himself as Tottenham’s talisman with a prolific scoring record in the Premier League, securing multiple improved contracts that reflected his growing status and market value. His consistency in front of goal for both club and country has led to lucrative sponsorship agreements with major global brands, further boosting his off-field earnings. As captain of England and a regular Golden Boot contender, his profile has translated into significant commercial power, making him one of the most marketable English players of his generation.

By contrast, Steven Gerrard’s wealth was built largely during a different financial era in football. Although he enjoyed a highly successful and decorated playing career at Liverpool and later in MLS, followed by well-paid managerial roles, overall earnings in his prime were lower than the vast sums commanded by today’s elite forwards. Even with endorsement deals and media work, Gerrard’s accumulated fortune has now been overtaken by Kane’s modern-era contracts and sponsorship landscape.

The comparison between the two underlines how rapidly football finances have escalated. Kane, still active at the highest level, continues to add to his wealth through club wages, performance incentives and brand partnerships. As long as he maintains his elite form and global appeal, the gap between his net worth and that of former stars like Gerrard is only expected to widen, illustrating the financial transformation of the sport in little more than a decade.