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Ballon d’Or 2026: Predicted Top 10

The prestigious 2026 Ballon d’Or will be awarded on the 26th of October. Its winner is set to join the best of the best players to have won the award. Several players are actively making a case for themselves, signaling…

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 4:00 PM
Ballon d’Or 2026: Predicted Top 10
Key Things to Know
  • Bavarian Football Works predicts Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane will win the 2026 Ballon d’Or.
  • The writer placed Barcelona's Lamine Yamal in second place and Bayern Munich's Michael Olise in third.
  • Harry Kane recorded 73 goals and eight assists in 65 appearances across all competitions during the evaluated season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bavarian Football Works published its predicted top 10 ranking for the 2026 Ballon d’Or award ahead of the ceremony on October 26. Writer R.I.P. London Teams selected Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane as the projected winner, citing an 81 goal-contribution campaign and multiple domestic trophies. Kane edged out Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal and Bayern Munich teammate Michael Olise in the publication's top three.

The writer filled out the remainder of the top 10 with Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Lionel Messi, Rodri, João Neves, Willian Pacho, and Erling Haaland. The evaluation weighed individual player statistics, team silverware across domestic and European competitions, and performances during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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