Harry Kane 2026 Ballon d'Or winner
Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or for 2026, scoring 73 goals in 65 matches during the evaluation period. He previously played for Tottenham and now plays for Bayern Munich, where he has won five trophies. Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal followed him in the rankings. Alexia Putellas won the women's Ballon d'Or for the third time, while Yamal was named the best young player. The ceremony faced delays and a mix-up with winners announced early. Other notable winners included Luis de la Fuente as best coach and Bukayo Saka receiving the Sócrates award for humanitarian efforts.