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Harry Kane eyes 'special night' as favourite for Ballon d'Or in London home

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane hopes to crown a sensational 73-goal year by lifting his first Ballon d'Or trophy in his hometown of London.

Harry Kane eyes 'special night' as favourite for Ballon d'Or in London home

Harry Kane has been named the top-ranked player in Spain’s annual Top 100 Players ranking ahead of the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony. The English striker, who plays for Bayern Munich, secured the number one spot, moving ahead of Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal. Kylian Mbappé from Real Madrid rounds out the top three. Marca’s ranking, compiled with input from over 200 football experts, includes players from top European leagues as well as those playing in other top leagues around the world, such as Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi and Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo.

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