Top 4 contenders for the latest Ballon d'Or have been revealed following the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League quarterfinals last night.
On 16 Apr 2026 GMT+7, the top 4 contenders for the Ballon d'Or were announced following the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals of the 2025-26 season last night, according to Polymarket. English striker Harry Kane of Bayern Munich, the Bundesliga powerhouse, leads with a 29% chance after scoring 50 goals and providing 6 assists in 42 appearances.
Next, the second favorite is Michael Olise, the French winger also from Bayern Munich, who has been equally impressive at his club. He helped the team overcome Real Madrid with a 6-4 aggregate score over two legs, and personally scored 18 goals and made 29 assists in 43 appearances, earning him a 16% chance for the Ballon d'Or.
The third favorite is Spanish winger Lamine Yamal from Barcelona, who scored 23 goals and 18 assists in 44 matches. Despite Barcelona's elimination in the Champions League quarterfinals after a 2-3 aggregate loss to Atlético Madrid, he holds a 16% chance, equal to Olise. Fourth place goes to French striker Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid, who scored 40 goals and 6 assists in 39 games, with a 14% chance of winning the Ballon d'Or.