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Harry Kane emerges as bookmakers' favorite for Ballon d'Or

Harry Kane leads Ballon d'Or betting odds after a 73-goal season, BBC News reports.

Updated Sep 7, 2026 · 16:47 UTC1 reports

The short version

  • Harry Kane enters the Ballon d'Or race as the bookmakers' frontrunner following a prolific scoring season.[BBC News]
  • The England captain scored 73 goals across club and national team appearances in 2025-26, winning domestic titles with Bayern Munich.[BBC News]
  • Voting trends typically favor international or Champions League winners, creating an obstacle as journalists from the top 100 nations vote.[BBC News]

Key facts

  • Harry Kane is the bookmakers' favourite to win the Ballon d'Or following a prolific season for club and country.[BBC News]
  • Harry Kane scored 73 goals for club and country during the 2025-26 season, comprising 61 for Bayern Munich and 12 for England.[BBC News]
  • Only four of the previous 19 Ballon d'Or winners failed to lift either the Champions League, World Cup, European Championship or Copa America during their winning year.[BBC News]
  • An international jury of specialised journalists from the men's top 100 countries will cast their votes for the Ballon d'Or.[BBC News]

What remains uncertain

  • Whether the voting panel will reward Kane's goal-scoring record over rivals who won major continental or international tournaments remains unconfirmed.[BBC News]

Sources

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.