Declan Rice has named the star player he wants to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or, which will be announced in the coming days.
On 22 October 2026, Declan Rice, the key English midfielder for Arsenal, the renowned Premier League club, revealed the player he wants to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or: Harry Kane, the fellow English forward playing for Bayern Munich, the powerhouse of Germany's Bundesliga.
The 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony in 2026 will move from Paris, France, to the London Palladium Theatre in London, England, to celebrate the 70th anniversary and honor Sir Stanley Matthews, the English footballer who was the very first recipient of this award in 1956. The event will take place on the night of 26 October at 03:00 Thailand time.
Declan Rice said, “For me, Harry Kane is undoubtedly the one who deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or. His performances, statistics, and consistency this year prove it best. He is incredible, an exceptionally talented player, truly outstanding.”