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Ballon d'Or Frontrunners Revealed

Published July 31, 2026 · Updated July 31, 2026 · The Guardian

Harry Kane emerges as a top Ballon d'Or contender with his remarkable 73-goal season, joining Rodri, Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi as frontrunners.

Harry Kane's extraordinary season has placed him among the frontrunners for the men's Ballon d'Or. The 33-year-old striker scored 73 goals in 64 games for club and country, making it the second most prolific season in football history after Lionel Messi's 82-goal campaign in 2011-12.

Kane joins Rodri, Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé and Messi as the top contenders for the prestigious award, with the former Tottenham star proving that late development can still lead to football's highest individual honors. likesport.biz

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