Muller predicts Olise to win Ballon d'Or over Kane

German football legend Thomas Muller tips Michael Olise to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or award ahead of Harry Kane. Muller highlighted Olise's creative abilities with the ball, arguing the French winger has the 'artistic element' that gives him advantage in the voting. 'As far as the Ballon d'Or is concerned, the 'artistic element' is taken into account,' Muller told SportBild. 'Michael is a player who delivers, a performer.' Olise contributed 15 goals and 19 assists as Bayern Munich won the Bundesliga title for the second consecutive season. While acknowledging Kane as 'the best striker I currently see' with 'a wide range of qualities,' Muller believes the French winger's 'dance-like, artistic, ease, magic quality' makes him the top contender for the World's Best Player award. How much should creative dribbling ability factor into Ballon d'Or voting compared to pure goal-scoring efficiency?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/01/ballon-dor-2026-hes-a-performer-muller-names-player-to-win-award/