Kane dreams of an NFL career – American football star issues warning | OneFootball

Harry Kane from FC Bayern is known to be considering a second career in the NFL. Now, a German kicker from the football league issues a warning.

Harry Kane from FC Bayern is already thinking about his time after football – and has long been eyeing a career in the American football league NFL. The English striker, known for his precision and nerve from the penalty spot, sees parallels between his specialty in football and kicking in American 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 live in Atlanta 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 dreams of a switch to the NFL, a real football professional now speaks out with a clear assessment.

German NFL professional views Kane's ambitions critically

Lenny Krieg, a German kicker with the Atlanta Falcons, expressed skepticism in a conversation: "Without extensive preparation time, it's problematic." The NFL player explained that transitioning from football to American football requires much more than just good ball control. "Maybe for a short moment, but not long-term," Krieg warned. "The process of getting used to the technical differences could take up to three years."

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The professional particularly emphasized that the kicking technique is significantly different: "The way you kick a football, I would never kick a soccer ball." While soccer players often work with spin or undercut, American football requires absolute consistency and repetition of the same movement. There are also other challenges like snap, hold, helmet, and shoulder pads – all of which a newcomer must first train. "It all takes time," said Krieg.

Kane's dream of a second career in the NFL remains fascinating, but the reality is likely to be much tougher than it seems at first glance. The English striker would not only have to adjust his technique but also his entire training rhythm to adapt to the demands of the US league.

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