Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha has pointed to Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe as the primary favorites to claim the upcoming Ballon d’Or. During a media session ahead of the Super Cup match against Aston Villa, the Portuguese player noted that while he would prefer to see a teammate win, he recognizes the significant contributions of those two stars.
The prestigious award ceremony is scheduled for October 26, 2026, in London. Mbappe enters the conversation following an impressive campaign with Real Madrid, where he recorded 42 goals and seven assists across 44 games. His performance included earning the Pichichi Trophy and the Champions League Golden Boot, along with a top-scorer title at the 2026 World Cup with 10 goals in eight appearances.
Meanwhile, Harry Kane is also considered a leading candidate after a prolific season for Bayern Munich. The English striker managed 61 goals and seven assists in 51 matches. His resume includes winning the European Golden Boot and securing six goals in seven games during his national team’s World Cup run.
