Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas Claim 2026 Ballon d'Or Awards

At the 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony held at the London Palladium on October 26, Harry Kane won the men's Ballon d'Or award after an outstanding 2025-26 season with Bayern Munich. Alexia Putellas received the women's Ballon d'Or, having played a pivotal role in Barcelona's treble-winning season before transferring to London City Lionesses in July.

This event was significant as it was the first time the Ballon d'Or gala took place outside France since its inception in 1956 and marked the first English player to win since 2001. The ceremony was hosted by football presenter Kate Scott and former France international Thierry Henry.

Other notable awards included Lamine Yamal winning the men's Young Talent of the Year for the third consecutive year and Vicky López retaining the women's award. Luis de la Fuente was named Men's Coach of the Year, while Pere Romeu won the women's category.

Unai Simón and Cata Coll were recognized as the best goalkeepers, and Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona were named Men's and Women's Clubs of the Year, respectively.