Harry Kane Lets 73-Goal Season Speak for Itself in Ballon d’Or Race
Kane says his 73 goals for Bayern Munich and England in 65 matches deserve recognition as Ballon d'Or debate continues until October.
- Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane, 33, addressed his Ballon candidacy, explaining his reluctance to publicly campaign for the award despite his exceptional recent performance.
- Throughout the 2025/26 campaign, Kane accumulated 73 goals across 65 matches, marking the second-highest total in history after Lionel Messi's 82 goals in the 2011/12 season.
- Success defined the forward's season, which included Bayern Munich's victories in the Bundesliga, DFB Pokal, and Super Cup, alongside six goals for England at the FIFA World Cup.
- Nominated alongside Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Rodri, and Lamine Yamal, Kane remains modest, noting the final decision rests with voters rather than his own campaigning.
- London will host the 2026 ceremony, a detail Kane finds special, as he focuses on the upcoming Euro tournament, which England will play at home.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: Why I don't publicly tip myself to win award
Bayern Munich forward, Harry Kane has explained his reluctance to publicly assert his candidacy for the Ballon d’Or this year. This is despite achieving a goal tally that approaches Lionel Messi’s record this year. The 33-year-old England captain is among 30 nominees for this esteemed accolade, which includes Messi himself. During an interview with Marca, Kane disclosed that he has consistently maintained a modest demeanor throughout his career …
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The Englishman scored 73 goals last season
Harry Edward Kane (born 1993 in London) welcomes us to one of the halls of the Allianz Arena in Munich at around 11:50 p.m., immediately after a match. Harry is an exceptional professional in every respect. This also applies to his commitment to dedicating
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