Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane has been crowned the 2026 Ballon d’Or winner, claiming the prestigious individual award for the first time in his career after a remarkable season in which he scored 71 goals for club and country.
Kane’s triumph places him among England’s elite footballing legends, becoming the fifth English player to win the Ballon d’Or, following Stanley Matthews (1956), Bobby Charlton (1966), Kevin Keegan (1978 and 1979) and Michael Owen (2001).
The 2026 award recognises Kane’s outstanding goalscoring performances and his influence for Bayern Munich and the England national team.
Ballon d’Or 2026: Top 10
- Harry Kane 🏴
- Kylian Mbappé 🇫🇷
- Lamine Yamal 🇪🇸
- Rodri Hernández 🇪🇸
- Lionel Messi 🇦🇷
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia 🇬🇪
- Ousmane Dembélé 🇫🇷
- Erling Haaland 🇳🇴
- Michael Olise 🇫🇷
- Fabián Ruiz 🇪🇸
Kane’s victory marks a major milestone for English football, ending a 25-year wait since Michael Owen became the last Englishman to win the award in 2001.
