"He was already having extraordinary numbers in the Premier League, but now seeing him at Bayern, we can really get a picture of the quality that Harry Kane possesses. I have a lot of admiration for him. I played against him when I was at Watford and he was at Tottenham, and he totally dominated the game. I'm always rooting for him because he's a fantastic player. Can he win the Ballon d'Or? In my opinion, yes. Because he's an extraordinary player,"
"So far this season, the England skipper has tallied 55 goals and 7 assists from a total of 49 appearances across all competitions for Bayern and he also tallied 6 goals for England after the 2025/26 campaign had started. He might not have gotten Robert Lewandowski's single season scoring record in the Bundesliga, but a solid showing at this summer's World Cup could really tilt the Ballon d'Or in Kane's favor."
"Everyone has their opinions on the Ballon d'Or. What was once the footballing world's most reveled individual accolade has been tarnished for many that now deem it to be nothing more than a thinly veiled popularity contest, but there's still hope that it can change for the good. We're no longer in the era dominated by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, but every time the award announcement rolls around, it's most often met with controversy."
The Ballon d’Or has faced criticism for being driven by popularity rather than merit, leading to frequent controversy around winners. With the end of the Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo era, attention has shifted to other top performers. Harry Kane is presented as a leading candidate due to his goal and assist production for Bayern Munich and his contributions for England. His season totals across competitions and additional England goals after the 2025/26 campaign began are cited as evidence of sustained impact. A strong showing at the upcoming World Cup is described as a potential factor that could further tilt the award in his favor. Chelsea striker João Pedro publicly praised Kane’s quality and dominance when they faced each other in England.
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