England’s Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or, Alexia Putellas takes women’s award
Kane is the first Englishman to win the prestigious award in 25 years, after Michael Owen won it in 2001. “Wow, wow, wow!” Kane said after taking the stage on Monday. “I am almost speechless. Being here in London has made it extra special. Made it a good omen for me tonight. Thank you to everyone who voted for me. I can imagine it was tough this year. “Some world-class players in the room tonight. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees tonight, and impressive showing determination and hard work can really achieve.” Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas won the Ballon d’Or Feminin for the third time. Kane’s move to Bayern in 2023 brought the team trophies that had long eluded him. In 2025-26, he coupled that success with goalscoring numbers that made him the leading Ballon d’Or candidate. The England captain produced the most prolific campaign of his life, scoring 61 goals in 51…













































