Ballon d’Or for Cucurella? Former Bayern coach makes a surprising choice
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13-second readFelix Magath, a former Bayern coach, has stated he would award the 2026 Ballon d’Or to Marc Cucurella, a Spanish left back who plays for Real Madrid and won the World Cup with Spain. Magath praises Cucurella's consistency and defensive prowess, as well as his contributions going forward.
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Felix Magath, a former Bayern coach, has stated he would award the 2026 Ballon d’Or to Marc Cucurella, a Spanish left back who plays for Real Madrid and won the World Cup with Spain. Magath praises Cucurella's consistency and defensive prowess, as well as his contributions going forward. Cucurella's role in Spain's World Cup title was a significant factor in Magath's decision. The actual Ballon d’Or voting is unaffected by Magath's personal preference.
Magath's top three choices for the Ballon d’Or are all from Spain's World Cup-winning team. Rodri, a midfielder, is second on his list, praised for being the “pacing force in Spain’s midfield” and rightly named the World Cup's best player. Fabian Ruiz of Paris Saint-Germain ranks third, credited for his partnership with Rodri and his role in Spain's balance and stability, as well as PSG's Champions League triumph.
The 2026 Ballon d’Or is set to be presented in London, with Harry Kane, a Bayern Munich striker, considered the favorite to win. Kane had an outstanding season and is among the top contenders. The voting has already taken place, and the winner will be announced at the London Palladium. A Kane win would make him the first Bayern player to receive the Ballon d’Or since Karl-Heinz Rummenigge in 1981.
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Harry Kane is considered the favorite to win the Ballon d’Or. However, former Bayern coach Felix Magath would award the prize to a completely different player. The 2026 Ballon d’Or will be presented in London on Monday evening—and from Bayern Munich’s perspective, the focus is primarily on Harry Kane. After an outstanding season, the striker is among the top contenders for the prestigious award. Surprisingly, however, Felix Magath would not give the prize to the Bayern star. The former coach of Germany’s record-holding champions has a completely different top choice.
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