Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, becoming the first Englishman to receive football’s most prestigious individual award since Michael Owen.
The Bayern Munich striker, 33, was presented with the prize at the 70th Ballon d’Or ceremony at the London Palladium on 26 October. It is the first time Kane has won the award.
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal was named the 2026 Men’s Kopa Trophy winner, becoming the first player to claim the prize three years in a row. The 19-year-old was recognised as the best young player of the year.
Kane also won the Gerd Muller Trophy for the second time after scoring 73 goals this year. The award honours the most prolific goalscorer of the year.
The full Men’s Ballon d’Or rankings were announced during the ceremony, with Kane finishing first, Kylian Mbappe second, Yamal third and Lionel Messi fifth.
Alexia Putellas won the Women’s Ballon d’Or for the third time, drawing level with her Barcelona team-mate Aitana Bonmati’s record.
Awards recognised Barcelona and Paris St-Germain success
Spain and Athletic Club goalkeeper Unai Simon won the Men’s Yashin Trophy after being named the 2026 World Cup Golden Glove winner.
Barcelona goalkeeper Cata Coll received the Women’s Yashin Trophy, while Paris Saint-Germain were named Men’s Club of the Year for a second consecutive year after defending their UEFA Champions League crown.
Barcelona won the Women’s Club of the Year award following a historic quadruple. The club also supplied the winners of the Women’s Kopa Trophy and Women’s Johan Cruyff Trophy.
Vicky Lopez, 20, retained the Women’s Kopa Trophy for a second successive year. Barcelona Women’s head coach Pere Romeu was named the winner of the Women’s Johan Cruyff Trophy after leading the side to the quadruple.
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente won the Men’s Johan Cruyff Trophy after guiding the national team to World Cup triumph.
Arsenal and England forward Bukayo Saka received the Socrates Award for his long-standing humanitarian and charitable work.
A total of 13 awards were presented at the 2026 ceremony.
Mayulu and Godts secure PSG victory
Paris Saint-Germain moved top of Ligue 1 with a 2-0 win over Lyon, after substitutes Senny Mayulu and Mika Godts scored in the second half.
The victory completed a successful day for Paris Saint-Germain, who had earlier been named Men’s Club of the Year at the Ballon d’Or.
Manchester United await decision on Carrick
Manchester United’s players are due to return to training at Carrington on Tuesday, although it remains uncertain whether Michael Carrick will be in charge.
