Ex-Spurs coach tips Bayern star for Ballon d'Or: "It's Harry Kane's time"

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·10 September 2026

USA national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino believes Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane deserves to win the Ballon d'Or.

“My wish, I hope yes. I think he deserves it as the reward for his career and for all what he has done in football," Pochettino told Sky Sports.

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"I don't know if he is going to be punished for the World Cup or the Champions League because he played in both semi finals.

"Maybe he will be punished, I don't know, but, for me, it's Harry Kane's time. I think he deserves it.

“He deserves it in his career like Modrić, Cannavaro or Benzema. I think if I pick one, then it's Harry Kane,” the 54-year-old added.

Pochettino himself coached Kane in 242 games across all competitions during the duo's time together at Tottenham Hotspur.