Kompany: These Bayern stars are Ballon d'Or contenders | OneFootball

At the Ballon d’Or, Harry Kane was Bayern Munich’s best player, finishing in 13th place. FCB coach Vincent Kompany names the potential future candidates from his squad.

Vincent Kompany believes several Bayern Munich players have what it takes to be among the frontrunners for the title of world’s best footballer in the coming years.

When asked about possible Bayern candidates for the award, the coach replied in an interview with Sky: “You also need a bit of luck for everyone to stay fit. Jamal Musiala, for example, is a big name—not just for Bayern, but also for Germany. He would be a candidate, but unfortunately, due to his injury, he can’t be involved at the moment.”

But Musiala isn’t the only one Kompany is focusing on: “If we look at the performances of Harry Kane or Michael Olise, you can definitely imagine them having a chance in the future,” Kompany continued.

Michael Olise from Bayern Munich finishes 30th at the Ballon d’Or

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Kompany also left open the possibility that other Bayern players could step into the spotlight in the future: “Maybe a surprise name will emerge. It’s all about consistency over twelve months at the club, and then the national team comes into play as well. It’s quite possible that one of our players will be right at the top soon.”

At the 2025 Ballon d’Or, Ousmane Dembélé from Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain took home the award. Second place went to Lamine Yamal from FC Barcelona, ahead of Dembélé’s teammate Vitinha. Bayern striker Kane finished in 13th place, while Olise was voted into 30th place.

Olise’s placement, in particular, sparked a lot of criticism on social media. Many fans felt that, given his strong performances, the French attacking star deserved a better result.

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