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Kane identifies Ballon d'Or contenders including Mbappé and Dembélé

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 10:45 AM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Kane identifies Ballon d'Or contenders including Mbappé and Dembélé

Summary

Harry Kane of Bayern Munich is a strong candidate for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, set to be awarded next month. Kane acknowledged the competition from notable players such as Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid, Ousmane Dembélé of Paris Saint-Germain, and FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal. He expressed his ambition to be the best player in the world, highlighting the significance of the award. Kane emphasized that many players have had excellent seasons, making the upcoming Ballon d'Or particularly exciting. He noted that the last player from Bayern Munich to win the award was Karl-Heinz Rummenigge in 1981, indicating the long gap since the club's last victory.

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By the Numbers

•Kane considers several players vying for the Ballon d'Or.
•He aims to be the best player in the world.
•The award will be announced next month.
•Last Bayern Munich player to win was Rummenigge in 1981.
•Kane highlights strong performances from other candidates this season.

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10:45 AMYahoo Sports — Kane names Mbappé, Dembélé and Yamal among his Ballon d’Or rivals

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Bayern Munich star Harry Kane has put himself in a strong position to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or next month.However, the 33-year-old is well aware of the competition he faces from the likes of Real Madr...
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