Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has won the 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or, becoming the first Englishman in 25 years to claim football’s most prestigious individual award.
The England captain received the honour at the 70th edition of the ceremony at London’s Palladium on Monday, October 26, following an outstanding 2025–26 campaign for club and country.
Kane scored 61 goals in 51 appearances for Bayern across all competitions, helping the German club secure the Bundesliga title and German Cup. His overall tally for Bayern and England reached 73 goals during the campaign.
The 33-year-old also scored six goals at the 2026 World Cup, where England reached the semi-finals, further strengthening his case for the award.
Kane’s victory ends England’s long wait for another Ballon d’Or winner. Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen was the last Englishman to win the prize, receiving it in 2001.
The Bayern forward also claimed the Gerd Müller Trophy for the season’s leading goalscorer, adding another individual honour to his successful campaign.
The Ballon d’Or is awarded through votes cast by journalists, recognising outstanding individual performances in football.
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