‘He’s a goal machine’: Graeme Souness backs England captain Harry Kane to win Ballon d’Or
Football pundit Graeme Souness has endorsed Harry Kane as a top contender for the 2026 Ballon d'Or following a prolific season with Bayern Munich. Souness noted Kane's goal-scoring prowess while questioning the overall intensity of the Bundesliga compared to the Premier League.
Why it matters
The debate over the Ballon d'Or reflects the global prestige of individual football awards and the ongoing discussion regarding the competitive quality of Europe's top leagues.
Graeme Souness has backed Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
Souness waxed lyrical about the England captain's goalscoring, though he also raised concerns about the level of competition in the Bundesliga.
Kane is among the favourites to claim football's most prestigious individual award after another remarkable season with Bayern.
However, Souness believes the striker's achievements must be considered alongside the strength of the German league compared to the Premier League.
The 33-year-old had an outstanding campaign last season, scoring 61 goals in 51 appearances.
His impressive performances helped Vincent Kompany's side win a domestic double, while Kane also claimed the Bundesliga Golden Boot and the European Golden Shoe.
He continued his fine form on the international stage, scoring six goals in seven matches for England at the World Cup in North America as the Three Lions finished third.
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