Pep Guardiola has thrown his weight behind Harry Kane, the Bayern Munich striker, in the run-up to the 2026 Ballon d'Or, claiming the England forward is more than worthy of the global accolade.
In an interview with Sky Sports, the Spanish manager highlighted Kane's outstanding scoring ability, consistency, and his positive influence on his teammates:
Harry deserves this award. What he has achieved—his goals, his consistency over time, and how he makes those around him better—is exactly what the Ballon d'Or should celebrate in my opinion. He has had an incredible season. If you ask me, Harry Kane should win the Ballon d'Or.
During the last campaign, the England captain displayed phenomenal stats, netting 61 goals in 51 official matches for Bayern. His remarkable scoring helped the Munich giants clinch two domestic trophies—the Bundesliga title and the DFB-Pokal.
