The race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or is heating up, with the winner set to be announced in October.

With the shortlist already revealed, several of the world’s biggest stars are competing for the prestigious individual award after standout campaigns for club and country.

Here are the top 10 contenders ranked ahead of the ceremony.

1. Harry Kane – Bayern Munich and England

Harry Kane heads the power rankings after producing the best season of his career so far.