Ballon d'Or 2026: 'Statistically he should win it' — Martin Keown names his pick

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: October 25, 2026Country: England

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Ballon d'Or 2026: 'Statistically he should win it' — Martin Keown names his pick

Martin Keown believes Harry Kane should win the 2026 Ballon d'Or based on his statistics. The 33-year-old Bayern Munich striker is among the leading contenders, alongside Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé. The winner will be announced in London on Monday. Keown also recalled that Kevin Keegan won the Ballon d'Or twice after joining Hamburg and wished Kane well.

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