Ballon d’Or 2026 Winners: Harry Kane Wins Men’s Award, Alexia Putellas Claims Women’s Prize, Lamine Yamal Named Best Young Player
Harry Kane reached the pinnacle of his football career on Monday, winning the 2026 Ballon d’Or after a record-breaking season with Bayern Munich and England. The England captain became the first Englishman in 25 years to win football’s most prestigious individual award, following Michael Owen’s triumph in 2001. Kane scored 61 goals in 51 appearances for Bayern across all competitions during the 2025-26 campaign, helping the German club secure a domestic league and cup double. His tally rose to 73 goals when international appearances were included, underlining his remarkable consistency throughout the season. Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas won the Women’s Ballon d’Or for the third time, adding another major individual honour to her career after helping Barcelona enjoy a successful 2025-26 campaign. Kane’s move to Bayern Munich in 2023 brought the team success that had eluded him for…
















































