Harry Kane awaits Ballon d'Or decision, says family stressed

Harry Kane, the 33‑year‑old striker for Bayern Munich, is the odds‑on favourite for the Ballon d'Or, according to the club magazine Säbener51. The ceremony will be held in London, which he said is special because he grew up there. The award is judged on the 2025‑26 season, which ended on Monday. Lamine Yamal of Barcelona and Spain is the main competitor, having won the World Cup and La Liga that season.

Kane finished the last season with 61 goals for Bayern and 12 for England, a total of 73 goals. In the current season he has 10 goals for Bayern and six for England. He scored his 16th goal of the season against Arsenal on Wednesday. The 61‑goal tally places him among the top scorers in the Bundesliga.

In an interview with The Guardian, Kane said the uncertainty about the award is very stressful for his family. He said his wife would prefer to know the result earlier, but he cannot control the announcement. He added that he tries not to think about rumors and to stay away from the stress. The family is reportedly distracted by the constant questions.

During the Champions League match against Arsenal, Kane scored a penalty and provided a through ball that set up Alphonso Davies for a goal. The match ended 2‑2 at the Allianz Arena. Kane’s performance was described as a “gala” by the club’s sports director. He was praised for his goal‑scoring and play‑making abilities.