Harry Kane wants to know Ballon d'Or winner before night

Harry Kane, 33-year-old forward of Bayern Munich, revealed that the wait to find out the winner of the Ballon d'Or is “very stressful for everyone”. The comment came after the 2-2 draw between Bayern and Arsenal in the third round of the Champions League, when journalists asked him about the award.

Ballon d'Or and the anxiety of Kane

Kane said he would like to know who takes the Ballon d'Or without having to wait the whole night. “It is very stressful for everyone”, the forward said, adding “We will have to enjoy it and not stress too much”. He explained that the uncertainty keeps thousands of fans in suspense.

Performance of Kane at Bayern

In 2026/27, Kane scored 61 goals and provided seven assists in 51 games for Bayern Munich. In this early part of the season, he already has 10 goals and seven assists in 11 matches. The striker is 33 years old and remains one of the main candidates for the award.

The comment was made at the Munich stadium, after the 2-2 draw between Bayern and Arsenal in the Champions League. The match, valid for the third round, left both teams still searching for a win. Kane played the full game and received questions from journalists.

Besides Kane, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are mentioned as the other two favorites for the Ballon d'Or. The three contenders have shown high‑level performance in their respective leagues. The competition will be decided at the ceremony in London.

Kane aspires to become the fifth English player to win the Ballon d'Or, joining Stanley Matthews (1956), Bobby Charlton (1966), Kevin Keegan (1978, 1979) and Michael Owen (2001). He believes that his trajectory can close this historic cycle. The desire to know the winner reflects the pressure he feels.

The Ballon d'Or gala will be held in London on Monday, October 26, according to the EFE agency. The event will bring together the main players of world football. Kane hopes that the award ceremony will bring relief to the public and to the candidates themselves.

Jean‑Pierre Papin commented that he worked a lot, reaching 200 volley shots per day. Courtois, also cited by EFE, stated that “individually no one has been better than him”. These opinions reinforce the magnitude of the award.