Bayern Munich's English striker beats Mbappé and Yamal. Messi fifth, Lautaro outside the top twenty.
Harry Kane is the winner of the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The 33-year-old English striker for Bayern Munich claimed the prestigious individual trophy during the ceremony held in London, finishing ahead of France's Kylian Mbappé and Spain's Lamine Yamal. Lionel Messi placed fifth, while Argentina's Lautaro Martínez remained outside the top 20.
Kane dedicated the award to his wife with emotional words: "We did it." The victory crowns an extraordinary season for the player, who scored 73 goals. In the other categories, Yamal won the Kopa Trophy as the best young player, Luis de la Fuente was elected best coach, and Mike Maignan claimed the Yashin Award for the best goalkeeper.
The Ballon d'Or is the most coveted individual award in world football, presented since 1956 by the French magazine France Football to the best player of the year. Originally reserved for European players, it was opened in 1995 to all players active at European clubs, and in 2007 to all footballers worldwide. The vote is cast by internationally selected journalists.
Harry Kane, the English striker born in 1993, built his career primarily at Tottenham Hotspur before transferring to Bayern Munich in 2023. Known for his composure in front of goal and his ability to bring teammates into play, he had previously come close to winning the award. His victory in 2026 follows a record-breaking season of 73 goals, which included successes in the league and domestic cups with Bayern, solidifying his status as one of the finest strikers of his generation and crowning a career filled with individual achievements but until now lacking this prestigious trophy.
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