Harry Kane, Bayern Munich, England and Kylian Mbappé
26 October 2026
Harry Kane won the 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or, becoming the first English player to claim the award since Michael Owen in 2001. He finished ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal, becoming the fifth Englishman to receive football’s most prestigious individual honour.
Kane scored 73 goals for Bayern Munich and England during the award’s assessment period. His performances helped Bayern win the Bundesliga and German Cup, while England reached the 2026 World Cup semi-finals. The 33-year-old also received the Gerd Müller Trophy for his goalscoring achievements, completing a landmark year for the England captain.
Why It Matters
Kane becomes England's first Ballon d'Or winner in 25 years after a record-breaking season.