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Harry Kane: The World's Best No.9?

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Adam Moha

29 Apr 2026 1 Min

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Harry Kane is considered the world's best No.9, surpassing Kylian Mbappe, and may change positions later in his career.

Harry Kane: The World's Best No.9?
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Harry Kane: The World's Best No.9?

Kane Tops Mbappe as Best No.9

Harry Kane is considered to be the best No.9 in world football, with former team-mate Paul-Jose M'Poku explaining to GOAL why the Bayern Munich superstar sits above Kylian Mbappe on that list.

Career Progression and Positional Change

The former Tottenham academy graduate has also speculated on whether the current England captain could be viewed as the greatest striker of his generation and how a late-career positional change may be on the cards.

  • Cristiano Ronaldo has not always been a frontman, having started out as a tricky winger.
The Portuguese GOAT has not always been a frontman - having started out as a tricky winger - and often operates in a talent bracket all of his own.

Comparing Greatness

Cristiano Ronaldo would top any chart regarding the most prolific goalscorers in the 21st century.

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