Ballon d’Or 2026: Can Bayern’s Harry Kane end England’s 25 years of hurt?
Summary
Harry Kane, a top English football player for Bayern Munich, had an outstanding 2025-26 season, scoring 73 goals, the best since Lionel Messi’s 2011-12 record. He is a strong candidate for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, an award given to the world’s best football player, but faces competition from younger stars like Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe.Key Facts
- Harry Kane scored 73 goals in the 2025-26 season, a rare achievement in recent years.
- Kane won the Bundesliga top scorer title for the third year in a row.
- He won three trophies with Bayern Munich last season: Bundesliga, German Cup, and German Supercup.
- Kane is 33 years old, which is older than many past winners but still performing at a top level.
- Winning major tournaments like the World Cup or Champions League usually helps players win the Ballon d’Or.
- Kane’s England team finished third in the 2026 World Cup, but he did not win the tournament.
- Younger players like Lamine Yamal (2026 World Cup winner) and Kylian Mbappe (2018 World Cup winner) are also in the race for the award.
- Only a few Ballon d’Or winners in recent years did not win a major tournament in the same year.
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