Goal has updated its ongoing Ballon d’Or 2026 ranking, which is tracked regularly throughout the year. The new leader is Harry Kane, the top scorer for Bayern Munich and across Europe, as well as the current Golden Boot winner.
The remarkably prolific English striker may lack major trophies compared to his main rival Lamine Yamal, but his staggering tally of 73 goals this season stands as his strongest case. Yamal, on the other hand, holds the advantage of being a World Cup winner, although he did not particularly shine during the tournament. The Barcelona prodigy is strongly backed by his teammates at both Barcelona and the Spain national team, ensuring that the competition remains wide open. The Ballon d’Or ceremony is scheduled for October 26.
Ranking third is Lionel Messi. The top ten also features Michael Olise, Kylian Mbappé, Rodri, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembélé, Erling Haaland, and Pau Cubarsí.
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