Does failing to win the World Cup or Champions League hurt Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or chances?
FC Bayern’s star striker might have some things working against him in the eyes of voters.
Former Manchester United defender Phil Bardsley believes Harry Kane has a strong case to be considered for the Ballon d’Or, citing Kane's impressive goalscoring season in 2025/26 where he scored 61 goals in 51 appearances for Bayern Munich across all competitions. Bardsley acknowledged Kane's strong performance, but emphasized that major trophies such as the Champions League and World Cup could ultimately play a decisive role in the voting.
While Bardsley acknowledged that Kane's individual achievements put him among the top candidates, he questioned whether Kane had done enough to secure the award without winning a major trophy.
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