Phil Bardsley says Harry Kane’s 61 goals in 51 appearances for Bayern Munich across all competitions make him a Ballon d’Or contender, but believes a Champions League or World Cup win could prove crucial to voters. Kane won the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal in 2025/26.
Kane also won the European Golden Shoe after scoring 36 Bundesliga goals. France Football’s criteria do not require a Champions League or World Cup title: they include individual and team performances and achievements, class and fair play. Bardsley acknowledged that players have won without either trophy.
