Ballon d'Or 2026: Vincent Kompany names two favourites to win award

Author: Don SilasPublished on: September 13, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Ballon d'Or 2026: Vincent Kompany names two favourites to win award

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has named Harry Kane and Michael Olise as his two favourites to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The organizers have already announced 30 players contending for the award, with the winner to be announced next month in London. Kompany expressed his support for his players, highlighting that they were part of a team that scored 182 goals last season.

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