2026 Ballon d’Or: Declan Rice picks preferred player to win award

Arsenal and England midfielder, Declan Rice, has said he prefers Harry Kane to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or.

Rice has made the 30-man nominees’ shortlist for the second year running.

But he is supporting his international team mate Kane to take the award home.

Rice told Sky Sports: “Second year in a row nominated, I’m very proud. You know who I want to win.

“I’d love to see Harry Kane win it. I wish him all the best in that.”

Kane is considered one of the frontrunners for the Ballon d’Or along with Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

The 33-year-old scored 61 goals in 51 matches as Bayern won the Bundesliga and DFB Pokal titles last season.