Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘Statistically he should win it’ – Martin Keown names award winner
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown has advocated for Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane to be awarded the 2026 Ballon d’Or, citing statistical evidence.
Kane is currently one of the leading candidates for this year’s prestigious accolade, with the winner set to be announced on Monday in London. The 33-year-old faces strong competition from Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal and Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé.
Keown expressed his hope for Kane to secure the award, emphasizing the significance of such a recognition. “If Harry Kane is able to get the Ballon d’Or, it would be remarkable,” he stated in comments reported by TNT Sports. “We wish him well. Statistically, he should probably win it.”
Keown drew a parallel to former England forward Kevin Keegan, who won the Ballon d’Or twice while playing in Germany with Hamburg. The upcoming announcement is expected to generate considerable interest among football fans and analysts alike.
