Harry Kane Contendership for 2026 Ballon d'Or
· Sports · Sportstar, Times of India
England striker Harry Kane scored 73 goals for club and country in 65 games during the 2025/26 season, positioning him as a strong contender for the Ballon d'Or. The ceremony moves to London for the first time in its 70-year history, raising the possibility of a British winner for the first time since 2001. Kane's goal tally places him in rare company, alongside legendary campaigns by Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Luis Suárez. Since moving to Bayern Munich in 2023 after leaving Tottenham Hotspur, Kane has added key team trophies to his individual success. Only eight seasons in European football history have seen more goal contributions than Kane managed in 2025/26.
Why it matters
A victory for Harry Kane would mark the first time a British player wins the Ballon d'Or since 2001, capping a historic individual scoring season for the Bayern Munich striker.
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