Thomas Müller names two players ahead of Harry Kane for Ballon d’Or

Thomas Müller has declared that Michael Olise or Kylian Mbappé would be the frontrunners to win the Ballon d’Or ahead of Harry Kane. The Bayern legend did not choose his former teammate, Harry Kane, who is widely regarded as a leading contender for the prestigious award. Müller's choice of Michael Olise and Kylian Mbappé is driven by the exceptional performances of the two players in the 2025/26 season.

Olise, who contributed 53 goal contributions in 52 games, and Mbappé, with 49 goal contributions in 44 games, have demonstrated spectacular play and a genuine threat on goal. Both players excel in combining finesse and power, making their performances look effortless. While Mbappé has an impressive tally of 49 goal contributions, Harry Kane's individual performance at the World Cup, with six goals, should not be overlooked, as he and France's team were eliminated in the semi-finals.

However, considering the World Cup performance and overall contributions on the pitch, Harry Kane should be considered a frontrunner for the Ballon d’Or.