Ballon d’Or 2026: Senegalese journalist ranks Kane first
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Senego
The journalist representing Senegal on the 2026 Ballon d’Or jury ranked Harry Kane first, ahead of Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé. The Bayern Munich English forward won the award at the 26 October ceremony in London, Senego reports, citing France Football.
The journalist representing Senegal on the 2026 Ballon d’Or jury placed Harry Kane first in his ranking, ahead of Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé, according to voting details published by France Football and reported by Senego. The Bayern Munich English forward won the award at the ceremony held on 26 October at the London Palladium.
Ousmane Dembélé came fourth in this vote, ahead of Spain’s Rodri. Lionel Messi was sixth, followed by Georgia’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, France’s Michael Olise, Spain’s Fabian Ruiz and England’s Jude Bellingham. African internationals Sadio Mané and Achraf Hakimi did not feature in the top 10.
The detailed ranking comes after the publication of Sadio Mané’s final position: he finished 29th in the 2026 Ballon d’Or.
