Vladimír Šmicer Names Harry Kane as 2026 Ballon d’Or Favorite
Vladimír Šmicer, a former midfielder for Liverpool, has identified Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane as the leading contender for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. In a statement to Grosvenor Sport, Šmicer emphasized Kane's career accomplishments, stating, “I think Harry Kane should be the big favourite [to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or].” He acknowledged that while Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal is also a contender, he did not perform well at the World Cup. Šmicer noted Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid as another strong candidate due to his impressive World Cup performance, but criticized his average showing for Real Madrid in the first half of the year.
Kane, Mbappe, and Yamal are among the 30 players shortlisted for this year’s prestigious award.
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