Lewandowski backs Yamal for Ballon d’Or and hails Kane and Olise as potential contenders
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10-second readRobert Lewandowski has backed former Barcelona teammate Lamine Yamal to win the Ballon d’Or, while also highlighting Bayern Munich duo Harry Kane and Michael Olise as players capable of challenging for football’s most prestigious individual award.
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The Polish striker believes Yamal’s exceptional talent makes him a deserving candidate, but was particularly impressed by Olise, describing the Frenchman as a potential future winner of football’s most prestigious individual award whilst speaking to The Athletic.
The former Bayern forward also highlighted the impact Kane has made since arriving in Munich, praising his goalscoring record and the attacking partnership he has developed with Olise and Luis Díaz.
“Harry Kane came to Bayern in his prime and what he’s doing is amazing, how many goals he’s scoring, and especially that Bayern missed this kind of striker after I left,” he explained.
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Bavarian Football Works · reported · 2026-10-26 10:15 UTC
Lewandowski endorses Yamal for Ballon d’Or, praises Kane and Olise ↗
Former Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski has offered his two cents on who he believes deserves the coveted Ballon d’Or. The Polish striker has a few names in mind, two of which hail from his former club in Munich. In
Bulinews · reported · 2026-10-22 18:53 UTC
Lewandowski backs Yamal for Ballon d’Or and hails Kane and Olise as potential contenders ↗
Robert Lewandowski has backed former Barcelona teammate Lamine Yamal to win the Ballon d’Or, while also highlighting Bayern Munich duo Harry Kane and Michael Olise as players capable of challenging for football’s most prestigious individual
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