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- Michael Olise leads the betting at +650 to win the Golden Ball award in 2026
- The France winger scored 15 goals during his first season at Bayern Munich
- England captain Harry Kane follows closely at +850 odds
- Kane claimed the Golden Boot prize with six goals at the 2018 World Cup
Bayern Munich attacker Michael Olise has emerged as the bookmakers’ favourite to claim the Golden Ball trophy at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The France international heads the betting markets at odds of +650 to be named Player of the Tournament.
The 22-year-old will team up with Kylian Mbappé in attack for Les Bleus. Olise enjoyed a stunning debut campaign in the Bundesliga, netting 15 times in 23 starts as Bayern secured the domestic championship.
England skipper Harry Kane ranks second in the betting at +850. The striker previously won the Golden Boot at the 2018 finals in Russia after scoring six goals. He remains England’s all-time leading marksman and has continued his prolific form, registering nine goals in seven international matches during 2025.