Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or, first English winner in 25 years

nordkurier.de (German) —

Harry Kane of Bayern Munich has won the 2026 Ballon d'Or, becoming the first English player to receive the award in 25 years. He was honored at a ceremony at the London Palladium. Kane scored 73 goals in 65 matches for Bayern and England last season, beating rivals like Kylian Mbappé and Rodri. He also won the award for best striker and received praise from Bayern officials and England coach Thomas Tuchel. The last English winner was Michael Owen in 2001, and Kane is the first Bayern player to win since Karl-Heinz Rummenigge in 1981. He will be honored again at Bayern's match against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.


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