Olise or Kane? Bayern Munich's huge decision!

While Harry Kane and Michael Olise are among the favorites for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, the president of Bayern Munich has already made his choice between the two teammates.

The countdown has begun! On October 26th, the biggest stars in football will gather in London for the prestigious 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony. Thirty players are in contention to succeed the last winner, but some names are already being mentioned as favorites. Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Ousmane Dembélé are among those being mentioned, as are two Bayern Munich players, Harry Kane and Michael Olise.

"I would give it to Harry Kane."

It must be said that the two Bavarians have particularly shone this season. Crowned German champions, they also carried Munich's ambitions in the Champions League, despite a semi-final elimination against PSG. But the Ballon d'Or remains an individual award, and when Herbert Hainer, the Bayern president, was interviewed by Bild, a decision had to be made. And his choice was clear! "Michael Olise and Harry both deserve it. But I would give it to Harry Kane. Michael Olise still has many years ahead of him to win the Ballon d'Or," he explained.

Now, the question remains: which of the two teammates will finish higher in the standings, or even lift the coveted trophy? On one side, Harry Kane boasts an impressive record of 64 goals and 8 assists in 56 matches across all competitions last season. On the other, Michael Olise tallied 25 goals and 28 assists in 57 appearances. Two different profiles, impressive statistics, and the same objective. We'll find out in exactly two weeks!