Emile Heskey predicts Lamine Yamal will win Ballon d'Or over Harry Kane
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 2:30 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Emile Heskey stated that Harry Kane is unlikely to win the Ballon d'Or, predicting victory for Barcelona's Lamine Yamal. Kane, who scored 73 goals last season, continues to perform well for Bayern Munich. However, Yamal's recent success with Spain’s World Cup-winning team and at Barcelona gives him significant momentum. Heskey believes voters are inclined to favor Yamal based on his growing profile in football. The Ballon d'Or will be awarded soon, intensifying discussions about the candidates.
- •Heskey believes Yamal has the edge over Kane for the Ballon d'Or.
- •Kane scored 73 goals for club and country last season.
- •Yamal was part of Spain's World Cup-winning team.
- •The Ballon d'Or vote focuses on current player impact and future potential.
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Pundit expects Lamine Yamal to oust Harry Kane for Ballon d’Or
"The FC Bayern striker is in a battle for the Ballon d’Or
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