Robert Lewandowski says he wants Lamine Yamal to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, setting out his view alongside other leading candidates. He also discusses the chances of Harry Kane and includes additional names he believes could contend in the coming years.
Across the coverage, Yahoo Sports and Legit.ng both foreground Lewandowski’s preference among top players, with a focus on Yamal versus Kane. Legit.ng adds further detail by also considering Kylian Mbappé as part of the debate and introducing Michael Olise as a potential future contender. Yahoo Sports frames the piece around the choice between Yamal and Kane, keeping the emphasis on Lewandowski’s stated preference ahead of the award.