Several outlets report that Bayern Munich forward Serge Gnabry and Chelsea player Morgan Rogers are publicly backing Harry Kane to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or ahead of the award ceremony. Gnabry is presented as naming Kane as the player who “has done enough” for the prize, following discussion of other contenders.
Coverage also highlights the broader race for the Ballon d’Or. Daily Post Nigeria lists potential favourites including Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi, Rodri and Kylian Mbappé, while Legit.ng’s separate piece frames Kane as the leading favourite based on rankings released in the week before the ceremony in London. Belfast Telegraph repeats the same core claim attributed to Gnabry, while Legit.ng adds Rogers’ view that Kane’s record and tournament form support his case.
Across the sources, the main shared focus is endorsement of Kane, but outlets differ in how they contextualise the competition (which names they include) and whether they mention the ceremony’s location and timing.
