English striker Harry Kane was crowned with the 2026 Ballon d’Or, which sparked widespread acclaim in football circles, most notably comments by Luciano Spalletti, the head coach of the Italian team Juventus, who described the player’s stats as “frightening” and confirmed his right to this high recognition.
The English star’s prestigious award win came during a ceremony held in London on the evening of October 26, 2026, surpassing a constellation of the world’s top football stars such as Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, Rodri, and the legend Lionel Messi. This crowning did not go unnoticed, as congratulations and praise for Kane’s achievement poured in.
In a press conference held today, Spalletti was asked about his opinion on Kane’s crowning and the possibility of any of his current players competing for the Ballon d’Or in the near future. The Italian coach responded that his and his players’ focus is currently on achieving other team goals.
Nevertheless, Spalletti did not hesitate to praise Harry Kane in particular, confirming that he discussed the matter with his coaching staff and they concluded that the decision to award him the Ballon d’Or was very right and logical. He added that the player’s “frightening” capabilities and stats deserve this recognition, even if he has not always received the same level of media attention as other players, emphasizing that this is the proper way to appreciate genuine football effort.
