Lothar Matthaus names Harry Kane favourite for 2026 Ballon d’Or award

Lothar Matthaus, Germany legend and Bayern Munich figure, has named England captain Harry Kane as the favourite to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Speaking on his talk show Lothar legt los via the Bild website, Matthaus said he would be pleased to see Kane win the award, not only because he plays for Bayern but also because he is an excellent ambassador. He added that, when overall successes are considered, Kane has his nose ahead of every other contender.

Matthaus pointed to Kane’s impressive 2024‑25 season, in which the striker scored 73 goals for club and country and helped Bayern Munich secure the Bundesliga title. The endorsement comes from one of Germany’s most respected football voices, lending weight to Kane’s prospects ahead of the annual award ceremony.

For Nigerian fans who follow the Premier League and Bundesliga, Kane’s potential Ballon d’Or win would highlight the continued elite level of top strikers in European football. It also reinforces the conversation about what it takes to be recognized as the world’s best player, a topic that often includes African stars such as Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman.

If you track Kane’s performances, consider how his goal‑scoring form and team success might influence the voting later this year, and watch for any updates from France Football as the 2026 Ballon d’Or approaches.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/14/ballon-dor-hes-ahead-lothar-matthaus-picks-favourite-for-2026-award/