He had scored 29 Premier League goals for Tottenham Hotspur in the 2016/17 season, following on from the 25 he had scored in the 2015/16 campaign. He had scored 20-plus goals in three consecutive seasons and had won over sceptics who doubted he could be a major Premier League force. So, Kane’s hopes of winning the game’s most prestigious individual honour is largely dependent on Bayern Munich’s achievements and/or England’s performance at World Cup 2026. Highest scorer for England, with 78 goals, highest English scorer in Champions League history (48), 213 Premier League goals, 89 Bundesliga goals. But before then, he will be doing all he can to bring success to Bayern and England … and winning that elusive Ballon d’Or.

Source: Daily Mirror February 16, 2026 12:25 UTC