Bellingham Tips Harry Kane as Potential 2026 Ballon d’Or Winner

England midfielder Jude Bellingham has backed his international teammate Harry Kane as a possible winner of the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

Bellingham made the comment after England’s 3-0 victory over the Czech Republic in the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday night.

The Real Madrid midfielder praised Kane’s qualities both on and off the pitch, describing the Bayern Munich striker as an outstanding player and role model.

“Kane is fantastic, as a person and as a player. Nothing he ever does surprises me,” Bellingham said.

He added that Kane was an “amazing role model” and an honour to share the pitch with before suggesting that the striker could challenge for football’s most prestigious individual award.

“Ballon d’Or? Yeah, who knows. Definitely possible,” Bellingham said.

Bellingham himself is among the final 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, with the award ceremony scheduled to take place in London on October 26.