Football pundit Constantin Eckner backs Harry Kane to win 2026 Ballon d'Or
Football pundit Constantin Eckner has backed Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, saying Kane is ahead of Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal in the award race. Eckner cited Kane’s impressive season, noting he scored more than 70 goals for club and country, helped Bayern secure the Bundesliga title, won the European Golden Boot, and led England to a bronze medal at the World Cup.
The Ballon d’Or is football’s most prestigious individual prize, and Kane’s potential victory would mark the first time an English male player has won it since Michael Owen in 2001. For fans, the endorsement highlights Kane’s sustained elite performance after his move to Bayern and raises questions about whether individual accolades will finally match his consistent goal‑scoring record.
The award voting typically concludes late November, with the ceremony in December. Kane’s current form at Bayern keeps him in contention, though Yamal’s rapid rise and other contenders like Jude Bellingham could influence the outcome. Do you think Harry Kane deserves the 2026 Ballon d’Or based on his season, or do you see another player edging him out?