Kane says Ballon d'Or triumph would be a source of great pride
Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane has said that winning the Ballon d'Or would make him extremely proud after a standout 2025/26 season. The England international scored 63 goals for Bayern and 10 for his country last term, including six at the 2026 World Cup, and is among the leading contenders. Kane, who has six goals in seven games this season, said this may be his best chance, with the winner to be announced on 26 October.
Kane, now 33, has started this campaign with six goals across seven appearances for Bayern. Last season he struck 63 times for the club and added 10 for England, with six coming at the 2026 World Cup. The Ballon d'Or result is due on 26 October.
If he wins, he would be the first Bundesliga-based recipient since Matthias Sammer in 1996. Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, the last Bayern player to claim it in 1981, has endorsed Kane, pointing to his 73 combined goals and noting only Lionel Messi has posted a higher single-year total this century.
A Kane Ballon d'Or could boost Bundesliga visibility, especially among younger fans and English audiences, and may increase commercial interest around Bayern and the league. It might also shape how players view Germany as a destination for top-level careers. For supporters, the award race can add excitement and debate, though its actual social effects are likely modest and largely confined to sports culture.