Harry Kane Makes History After Winning 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or.

By Owen Chege

England captain and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has won the 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or, becoming the first English player to claim the prestigious football award in 25 years.

The 33-year-old forward received the award on Monday, October 26, 2026, during a ceremony held at the London Palladium Theatre in England, following an outstanding season for club and country.

Kane scored an impressive 73 goals in 65 appearances for Bayern Munich and England during the 2025/26 season, helping him secure one of football’s biggest individual honours.

His remarkable performance helped Bayern Munich win the German Bundesliga and domestic cup, while England finished third at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Kane beat Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé, who finished second, and Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal, who came third in the final rankings.

The former Tottenham Hotspur striker becomes the first Englishman to win the award since Michael Owen in 2001, ending England’s 25-year wait for another winner.

Kane also received the Gerd Müller Trophy for Men’s Striker of the Year, recognising his outstanding goalscoring performance throughout the season.

The victory marks a major milestone in Kane’s football career, adding another achievement to his growing list of honours as one of the world’s leading strikers.