2026 Ballon d’Or: Hainer names two players that deserve to win award

Bayern Munich president, Herbert Hainer, has named two footballers that deserve to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

Speaking with BILD, Hainer picked two players from the current squad.

According to him, both Harry Kane and Michael Olise should be the top candidates for the award.

Hainer however admitted that Olise has many more years to try and win it.

He said: “Both Michael Olise and Harry deserve it. But I would give it to Harry Kane.

“Michael Olise has many more years ahead of him to win the Ballon d’Or.”

The winner for this year’s Ballon d’Or award will be announced at a gala on October 26.