Ballon d'Or 2026: 'He had a tremendous season' - Roy Makaay names player to win award

Author: Don SilasPublished on: September 2, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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Ballon d'Or 2026: 'He had a tremendous season' - Roy Makaay names player to win award

Former Bayern Munich forward Roy Makaay has backed England captain Harry Kane to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Kane scored 61 goals in 51 appearances for Bayern Munich last season and also netted six goals for England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Makaay stated that Kane is one of the main contenders for the award and expressed his hope for Kane to win it.

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