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Framers for Ballon d'Or include Kane, Messi, and Mbappé

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 11:24 AM

Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Framers for Ballon d'Or include Kane, Messi, and Mbappé

Summary

Harry Kane, Rodri, Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé, and Lionel Messi are contenders for the Ballon d'Or, announced today. Kane recorded 73 goals in 64 matches this season, marking one of the highest goal tallies in history, just behind Messi's record. The awards recognize outstanding individual performances in soccer, setting the stage for a competitive selection process. Fans and analysts widely discuss candidates as the ceremony approaches.

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By the Numbers

•Harry Kane has 73 goals for club and country this season.
•Lionel Messi previously set a record of 82 goals.
•Candidates represent a mix of experienced and emerging talent.
•The award ceremony is anticipated by fans and analysts.

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What they're saying

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Harry Kane, Rodri, Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi are the frontrunners for the annual prize By WhoScored Seventy-three goals in 64 games for club and country – the second most prolific season by any player in history after Lionel Messi’s 82-goal campaign in 2011-12 – not bad for a man who once sat on the bench alongside Jamie Vardy in the Championship. Harry Kane was not a teenage prodigy like a few of the other players on this list but here he is crashing football’s top table at the age of 33. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Harry Paterson

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