Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has won the 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or, becoming the first English player to receive football’s most prestigious individual award since Michael Owen in 2001. The England captain was honoured at a ceremony held in London on Monday, October 26, following an outstanding season in which he helped Bayern Munich secure a domestic league and cup double. Kane scored 61 goals in 51 appearances for Bayern during the 2025-26 season and finished with 73 goals for club and country, including six at the 2026 World Cup. Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe finished second in the voting, while Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal came third. Manchester City midfielder Rodri finished fourth, with Lionel Messi completing the top five. In the women’s category, Barcelona star Alexia Putellas won her third Ballon d’Or, adding to the awards she received in 2021 and 2022. Other winners included Yamal, who claimed the men’s young talent award for the third consecutive year, while Vicky Lopez won the women’s young talent prize. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente was named men’s coach of the year, and Barcelona’s Pere Romeu received the women’s coaching award. Paris Saint-Germain won the men’s club of the year award, while Barcelona took the women’s honour. Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka received the Socrates Award in recognition of his humanitarian work, which includes supporting charitable projects for children and families. The ceremony, held at the London Palladium, marked the first time the Ballon d’Or awards were presented in Britain, adding a historic milestone to a night led by Kane’s breakthrough achievement.