Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘Competition is stiff’ – Robinson picks player to win award

Former England goalkeeper, Paul Robinson, has picked Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane to triumph the Ballon d’Or this year.

According to Robinson, the contention for the Ballon d’Or this twelvemonth is stiff, adding that nary subordinate has figures similar Kane.

Kane was included successful the 30-man nominees for the Ballon d’Or aft scoring 73 goals successful 65 appearances for nine and state past season.

The erstwhile Tottenham Hotspur prima is expected to look beardown contention from Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe and Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal for the award.

Speaking to BBC Sport (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), Robinson said, “If Harry Kane doesn’t triumph the Ballon d’Or, it is simply a travesty this year, surely.

“The contention is stiff, but determination is cipher who has got figures similar him,” helium stated.

Kane won the Bundesliga rubric with Bayern Munich and the European Golden Shoe.

Ballon d’Or 2026: ‘Competition is stiff’ – Robinson picks subordinate to triumph award