Kane's victory is the fourth closest in the 70-year history of the Ballon d'Or

Harry Kane has won the Ballon d'Or, becoming the first English player to do so since Michael Owen 25 years ago. He scored 73 goals in 65 matches during the evaluation period from August 3, 2025, to July 19, 2026. Kylian Mbappé finished second, having been the top scorer in multiple competitions. The voting results showed Kane receiving 40 first-place votes, while Mbappé received 23. Lamine Yamal, who won titles with Barcelona and Spain, was third. In the women's category, Alexia Putellas secured her third Ballon d'Or, outperforming Ewa Pajor by 86 points.