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Lewandowski endorses Yamal for Ballon d’Or, praises Kane and Olise

Former Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski has offered his two cents on who he believes deserves the coveted Ballon d’Or. The Polish striker has a few names in mind, two of which hail from his former club in Munich. In…

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Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Robert Lewandowski endorsed Lamine Yamal for the Ballon d'Or while also praising Harry Kane and Michael Olise.
Lewandowski stated he is leaning toward Yamal winning the award due to his extraordinary performances at a young age.
The Polish striker praised Harry Kane's prolific scoring and noted Bayern Munich had lacked such a striker after his departure.

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Former Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski has endorsed Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal to win the Ballon d'Or. Speaking in an interview with The Athletic, the Polish striker highlighted Yamal's exceptional performances, especially given his age, while also naming Bayern Munich attackers Harry Kane and Michael Olise as viable contenders for the prestigious award.

Lewandowski praised Kane's goalscoring form and noted that Bayern Munich had missed a striker of his profile following his own departure. He additionally singled out Olise as a game-changer with great decision-making, praising the chemistry across Bayern's frontline alongside Kane and Luis Díaz.

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Lewandowski endorses Yamal for Ballon d’Or, praises Kane and Olise

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