Former German footballer Michael Ballack has declared that the Ballon d'Or award should go to Harry Kane, even though the English striker has not been the top scorer of the season. The opinion of the veteran, who was heard through the DAZN microphones before the Clásico between Barça and Real Madrid, was presented in a context of debate about the strongest candidates after the elimination of LionelMessi and CristianoRonaldo from the conversation.
Ballack, four-time Bundesliga champion with Bayern Munich and Premier League winner with Chelsea, recalled that his own career was marked by great scoring ability, with 152 goals in 604 official matches. When asked who deserved the Ballon d'Or which will be awarded on Monday, the former midfielder replied that with Messi and Ronaldo no longer among the main contenders, Kane has proven his worth with a host of goals for both Bayern and the English national team. According to Ballack, “Kane has deserved this award for the large number of goals he has scored.”
The English striker, who scored 61 goals in 51 games last season to become the Golden Boot winner, has maintained an impressive pace in the current campaign, with 10 goals in 12 games. Furthermore, his influence on the game goes beyond the number of goals, a point that Bayern coach Vincent Kompany also highlighted, stating that “Kane deserves the award for the way he plays for the team.” The combination of your individual performance and your contribution to the team puts you in a prominent position compared to other candidates.
Among the competitors are KylianMbappé and LamineYamal, both with outstanding performances. Mbappé, who became the top scorer in World Cup history, and Yamal, who won the league and the World Cup, also present themselves as strong contenders. The Ballon d'Or gala, which will begin on Monday at 9:00 p.m., will bring together these players in the search for the most prestigious individual trophy in world football.
With the season underway and the competition increasingly closer, expectations focus on how the gala will develop and what arguments the candidates will present to justify their merit. Meanwhile, the football world will continue to closely watch the performances of Kane, Mbappé and Yamal, knowing that the award could be decided by the combination of goals, team impact and collective achievements.