Harry Kane Wins 2026 Ballon d'Or, First Englishman in 25 Years

Harry Kane, the Bayern Munich striker, won the 2026 Ballon d'Or at the awards ceremony held on October 27. This victory marks him as the first English player to win the prestigious award in 25 years, following his outstanding performances for both club and country.

Kane scored 73 goals for England during the evaluation period. The ceremony saw Spain's players excel, winning seven individual awards, with Barcelona Femeni recognized as the Women's Club of the Year.

England's coach, Thomas Tuchel, expressed his admiration for Kane, stating he had run out of superlatives to describe his captain's performances. Prince William congratulated Kane on Instagram, calling him a brilliant captain and a remarkable player.

Jamie Carragher also shared his delight, noting the long wait for an English Ballon d'Or winner since Michael Owen in 2001 and highlighting Kane's significance alongside future stars like Jude Bellingham.