Harry Kane wins 2025/26 Ballon d'Or in London, first English winner since 2001

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Harry Kane was named the 2026 Ballon d'Or winner in his hometown of London, becoming the first English player to win the award since Michael Owen in 2001. The 33-year-old Bayern Munich and England striker earned the honor after scoring 73 goals across club and international play during the 2025/2026 season, the second-highest single-season total in history behind Lionel Messi's 82 in 2010/2011. Kane finished ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal in the voting. Kane is the fourth Bayern Munich player to win the trophy, the first since Karl-Heinz Rummenigge in 1981. In the women's category, Spain's Alexia Putellas reclaimed the award, winning for the third time after previous victories in 2021 and 2022.


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