Harry Kane has been crowned the Ballon d’Or winner, becoming the first English player in 25 years to claim football’s most prestigious individual honour.
The Bayern Munich superstar beat competition from French forward Kylian Mbappé and Spanish youngster Lamine Yamal at Monday’s ceremony in London.
Kane’s remarkable performances during the 2025-26 campaign proved decisive, with the England captain scoring 73 goals across all competitions for club and country.
His extraordinary scoring record also secured him the European Golden Shoe, recognising him as Europe’s most prolific league goalscorer.
At Bayern Munich, Kane played a central role in a memorable season that ended with the German giants lifting both the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal trophies.
Kane also made a significant impact in the Champions League, finding the net 14 times before Bayern’s campaign ended in the semi-finals against eventual champions Paris Saint-Germain.
Only Real Madrid’s Mbappé, who scored 15 goals, finished ahead of him in the competition’s scoring charts.
At the international stage, Kane led England to third place at the World Cup, their best finish since winning the tournament in 1966, scoring six goals during the competition, including two crucial late strikes against DR Congo.
Meanwhile, Kane remains England’s all-time leading goalscorer and has since increased his international tally to 91 goals.
Harry Kane, after winning the Ballon d’Or, stated, “I am almost speechless. Being here in London is so special. It looked like a good omen for me.
“To Vinnie [Kompany]… I know he’s at home, or still in the hospital. I wish you well, and I hope this has given you a bit of energy.
“Since I’ve been with you, I have improved as a player, a person and a leader. I am glad to be bringing this trophy back to Bayern.
“To all my England teammates, we had a special year. It wasn’t the perfect year, but we had a lot of good moments. It was an honour to captain and lead you.
“I want to say thank you to Tottenham Hotspur as well. I wouldn’t be where I am here today without Tottenham, for sure. You allowed me to live my dream. All the ups and downs along with way on that journey has led me to this moment.”
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