Harry Kane tops MARCA 100 ahead of Ballon d’Or, edges Lamine Yamal by 25 points

Harry Kane topped MARCA’s 100 Best Players ranking, edging Lamine Yamal by 25 points in a list published ahead of the Ballon d’Or ceremony.

Only one previous winner of the MARCA poll has gone on to win the Ballon d’Or. The piece cited Kane’s goalscoring record and trophy haul but said the poll’s contrasting voting criteria raise questions over whether his dominance will translate into football’s ultimate individual honour.