Kane not included: Müller names his two Ballon d'Or favourites

Müller names his two Ballon d'Or 2026 favourites, with Kane surprisingly absent from his picks.

Thomas Müller has publicly stated his two preferred candidates for the 2026 Ballon d'Or award. The Bayern Munich legend's selections notably exclude Harry Kane, a surprise omission given Kane's status as one of Europe's top strikers. Müller's choices reflect his view of who should be recognised as the world's best player in the coming year.