The Athletic: The top ten favorites for the Ballon d'Or
12:32 9 September, 2026The central striker for German champions Bayern Munich and the England national team Harry Kane is the top favorite for the 2026 Ballon d'Or according to The Athletic.
The list of 30 Ballon d'Or nominees was published on September 8.
The Athletic: Ballon d'Or Favorites
1. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
2. Michael Olise (Bayern Munich)
3. Rodri (Manchester City)
4. Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)
5. Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
6. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG)
7. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
8. Luis Diaz (Bayern Munich)
9. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
10. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)
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