Huth Names Mbappe and Yamal Favorites for 2026 Ballon d'Or

Robert Huth, a former defender for Chelsea, has identified Kylian Mbappe from France and Lamine Yamal from Spain as the top contenders for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Huth expressed that while Harry Kane, the England captain currently playing for Bayern Munich, should be nominated for the award due to his impressive seasons, he should only rank within the top ten.

Huth stated, “Harry Kane should be nominated for the Ballon d’Or. He had a couple of good seasons with Bayern Munich.

He is an amazing player, but in my opinion, there are a few more exciting players ahead of him.” Huth's comments reflect his views on the current landscape of football talent, particularly highlighting the performances of Mbappe at the World Cup and Yamal's remarkable abilities.