England’s captain, Harry Kane, has been awarded the 2026 Ballon d’Or in London, beating Frenchman Kylian Mbappé and Spain’s Lamine Yamal to the prestigious prize.
The Bayern Munich striker becomes the first Englishman in 25 years to win the award, following Michael Owen’s triumph in 2001.
Kane scored 73 goals for the club and country last season and claimed three trophies.
Putellas wins third Ballon d’Or
Meanwhile, Spain’s Alexia Putellas claimed the Women’s Ballon d’Or. Lamine Yamal won the Men’s Kopa Trophy, with Vicky López taking the women’s equivalent.
Unai Simón was named the best male goalkeeper, winning the Yashin Trophy, while Cata Coll received the women’s award.
Kane also won the Men’s Gerd Müller Trophy for goalscoring, while Charlyn Corral claimed the Women’s Gerd Müller Trophy.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente won the Men’s Johan Cruyff Trophy, with Barcelona coach Pere Romeu taking the women’s award.
Paris Saint-Germain were named Men’s Club of the Year, while Barcelona won the Women’s Club of the Year award.
Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka received the Sócrates Award in recognition of his humanitarian work and social initiatives.
