Harry Kane sets the 2025‑2026 Ballon d’Or target high

In the streets of London, on October 26, Harry Kane told Téléfoot that he is no longer hiding his ambition to win the Ballon d’Or, after a 2025‑2026 season in which he scored 73 goals in all competitions for Bayern Munich.

A record season for the English striker

The English forward finished the campaign with 73 goals, across all competitions. This total makes him the top scorer of his team and one of the most prolific in Europe. He has been wearing the Bayern Munich shirt since the previous summer.

Already regarded as one of the best scorers of his generation, Kane now wants to add his name to the Ballon d’Or roll of honour. He believes this award represents the pinnacle of individual recognition. His ambition comes in a race that looks set to be very open this year.

"Yes, it’s a goal, a target, to be recognised as the best player in the world. It would of course be an incredible feeling. I know it will be fiercely contested and rightly so, because it is the biggest trophy in the world," he said.

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With his impressive offensive output, he positions himself as the leader of Bayern Munich. His ability to create and convert chances strengthens his case in the fight for the trophy. Observers highlight his decisive influence on the team’s play.

However, the lack of major titles, notably the Champions League and the World Cup, could work against him. These missing successes are often taken into account in the Ballon d’Or voting. The debate remains open regarding the impact of this shortfall.

By openly displaying his objectives, Kane adds a new dynamic to the Ballon d’Or competition. His ambition underscores the importance of individual performance even without a collective trophy. The monitoring of his 2025‑2026 campaign will be closely watched by observers.