Ballon d’Or: Samir Nasri’s strong opinion on Harry Kane

Harry Kane is the 2026 Ballon d’Or. A choice that obviously gets people talking, since Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal…

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 4:29 PM

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Samir Nasri expressed disapproval of Harry Kane winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or during a Canal+ broadcast.
Nasri stated that Kane does not carry his team to victory and often falters in big matches.
The former player acknowledged that Kane's statistics made the difference for the award.

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Former French midfielder Samir Nasri expressed clear skepticism regarding Harry Kane winning the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Speaking on Canal+, Nasri stated that although Kane's statistics were decisive, the English striker is not someone who carries his team to victory during critical campaigns.

Nasri noted that Kane often suffers a slight failure in major matches despite being a fantastic player. The award sparked debate among fans and pundits who favored alternative contenders Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal.

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