Harry Kane aims for Ballon d'Or after 61‑goal Bayern season

England’s captain Harry Kane finished the 2025‑26 season with 61 goals and seven assists for Bayern Munich, earning the Bundesliga Golden Boot and positioning him as a leading contender for the Ballon d'Or. The award ceremony will be held in London, Kane’s birthplace, a detail he says would make winning even more special.

In an interview with L’Équipe, Kane stated, “Without considering the World Cup, I believe I deserve to win the Ballon d'Or,” and added that receiving the trophy in his hometown would be “especially meaningful.” He highlighted the collective effort of his teammates and club staff in achieving his record‑breaking season, while also looking ahead to the 2026 World Cup in North America.

Kane’s confidence reflects his ambition to cap a historic club season with the sport’s most prestigious individual honor, underscoring his status as one of the world’s top forwards as the next World Cup approaches.