Harry Kane nominated for Ballon d'Or after 73‑goal season
England captain Harry Kane has been nominated for the Ballon d'Or following a season in which he scored 73 goals – 61 for Bayern Munich and 12 for the national team. His performances helped Bayern Munich secure the Bundesliga title and the DFB‑Pokal, while England finished third at the World Cup. Betting markets have positioned Kane as the favourite ahead of nominees such as Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal, Spain midfielder Rodri, France’s Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi. The award ceremony is set for Monday, October 26, in London, where voters will decide whether individual brilliance can outweigh the lack of a Champions League final appearance.
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Why it matters
The nomination highlights how a record‑breaking scoring season can thrust a player into the race for football’s most prestigious individual honour.
How this story developed
- Sep 7 Harry Kane earns Ballon d'Or nomination after record 73-goal season
- Sep 15 Kane received a Ballon d'Or nomination.
