Why Harry Kane deserves to win Ballon d’Or 2026
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The last time a Bundesliga player won the award was in 1996!
Harry Kane is one of the favourites to win the prestigious award this year, alongside Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. The 33-year-old had a remarkable season with Bayern Munich and delivered eye-catching performances for the England national team.
The English striker enjoyed a sensational 2025-26 campaign after putting in some unbelievable numbers in terms of goals. He also enjoyed shining domestic success and impressive performances on the international stage.
Harry Kane scored 73 goals for his clubs and country combined. With this, he has a strong case to win the Ballon d’Or 2026. A lot of his fellow teammates and stars from other clubs has backed the English striker to win the honour, but in the end it all depends on who has got the most number of votes.
The last-ever Bundesliga player to clinch the Ballon d’Or was Matthias Sammer of Borussia Dortmund in 1996.
Reasons why Harry Kane deserves to win the Ballon d’Or
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1. Phenomenal goal-scoring record
Harry Kane stacked up some insane numbers during the 2025-26 campaign and this has become the strongest argument for his Ballon d’Or candidacy. He scored 61 goals for Bayern Munich across all competitions and added 12 goals for England to finish with 73 goals overall. The Englishman also won the European Golden Shoe, further strengthening his credentials for the award.
2. Enjoying domestic success with Bayern Munich
Individual brilliance plays a key role in football, but it becomes even more significant when it contributes to team success. Harry Kane delivered great performances and played a crucial role as Bayern Munich won the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal during the 2025-26 campaign. He scored 36 goals, finishing as the top league goalscorer for the third consecutive season.
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3. Impressive Champions League performances
Harry Kane was one of the most consistent players for Bayern Munich in their domestic tournaments and did not back down when it came to the Champions League.
He scored 14 goals in just 13 appearances last season. Kane helped the Bavarians to get to the semifinals, where they eventually lost to PSG. The 33-year-old striker came up with sharp performances against the top European teams.
4. Delivering for England at the world stage
His Ballon d’Or candidacy only got stronger after his performances at the FIFA World Cup 2026 for the England national football team. As captain, Harry Kane scored six goals as the Three Lions finished third, recording their best World Cup result since winning the tournament in 1966.
5. More than a complete forward
Even though scoring goals was the main task for Harry Kane, he can drop deep, link up with midfielders, create chances and dictate attacking moves. The Englishman frequently participates in the build-up and creates space for players around him.
The 33-year-old surely waits sometimes for opportunities in the final third, but his work rate was quite noticeable across the field during the 2025-26 campaign.
How many players from Bayern Munich have won the Ballon d’Or?
Gerd Muller, Franz Beckenbauer and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.
When did a player from Bundesliga last win a Ballon d’Or?
The last-ever Bundesliga player to clinch the Ballon d’Or was Matthias Sammer of Borussia Dortmund in 1996.
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