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Soccer · Bundesliga · published 2026-10-20T00:00:00+00:00 · via Bundesliga

Bundesliga's Ballon d'Or history ahead of 2026 ceremony

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The article looks ahead to the 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony, scheduled for 26 October at the London Palladium. Bayern Munich's Harry Kane is listed among the leading contenders, with Luis Díaz, Michael Olise and Dayot Upamecano also nominated. It then profiles the six players who won the award while representing a Bundesliga club, beginning with Gerd Müller in 1970.

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The upcoming 70th Ballon d'Or event is set for 26 October at London's Palladium. Bayern's Harry Kane is viewed as a leading candidate, and Luis Díaz, Michael Olise and Dayot Upamecano are also in the running. The piece then revisits Bundesliga-linked winners, starting with Gerd Müller in 1970.

Müller became the first German and first Bundesliga-based recipient after scoring 38 league goals for Bayern in 1969/70 and 10 for West Germany at that year's World Cup. Franz Beckenbauer later won in 1972 and 197

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