Harry Kane has been crowned the 2026 Ballon d’Or winner, becoming the first English footballer in 25 years to claim the prestigious award.
The Bayern Munich striker enjoyed a remarkable season, scoring 73 goals for club and country, breaking multiple scoring records in Germany and helping **England secure a third-place finish at the World Cup.
Kane finished ahead of a star-studded shortlist that included Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, and Lionel Messi to take football’s highest individual honour.
The award marks a historic achievement for the England captain, whose consistency and goalscoring prowess have made him one of the world’s most prolific forwards over the past decade.
Alexia Putellas Claims Third Women’s Ballon d’Or
Earlier in the ceremony, Spanish football star Alexia Putellas won the Women’s Ballon d’Or for the third time in her career.
The midfielder was recognised after leading her former club Barcelona to multiple trophies last season, including the Women’s UEFA Champions League.
Putellas also played a key role in helping Spain win the Women’s Nations League.
Now with London City Lionesses, the 32-year-old ended the three-year dominance of fellow Spain international Aitana Bonmati, who had won the award in each of the previous three seasons.
Putellas previously claimed back-to-back Ballon d’Or titles in 2021 and 2022 before suffering a serious ACL injury that temporarily interrupted her career.
Her latest triumph represents a remarkable comeback and further strengthens her status as one of the greatest players in women’s football history.
A Historic Night for Football
The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony celebrated two outstanding individual seasons, with Kane finally securing football’s most coveted personal award and Putellas reclaiming the women’s crown after overcoming significant adversity.
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