Clive Allen backs Harry Kane for 2026 Ballon d’Or after 70-goal season

Former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea forward Clive Allen has publicly backed England captain Harry Kane to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, telling the Press Association that Kane ‘has been exceptional’ over recent seasons. Allen pointed to Kane’s tally of over 70 goals for club and country last season and his role in securing the Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich as key reasons for his endorsement.

The endorsement matters because Kane is already among the favourites for football’s most prestigious individual award following an extraordinary 2025/26 campaign. For Nigerian fans who follow the Premier League, Bundesliga, or international football, Allen’s view adds weight to the conversation about who might break the recent dominance of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the Ballon d’Or race.

As the award ceremony approaches later this year, readers may want to consider whether Kane’s consistent goal-scoring and team success outweigh the achievements of other contenders such as Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, or Vinícius Júnior. Do you agree with Allen’s assessment, or do you believe another player deserves the 2026 Ballon d’Or?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/26/ballon-dor-2026-he-has-been-exceptional-allen-on-award-winner/