Harry Kane wins first Ballon d'Or, first English winner since 2001

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Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or on Monday, becoming the first English player to claim the award since 2001. The Bayern Munich striker beat Kylian Mbappé to second place and Lamine Yamal to third. Kane's victory capped an exceptional 2025/26 season in which he scored 73 goals across all competitions, including 61 for Bayern Munich and 12 for England. He also received the Gerd Müller Trophy for best striker of the year. In his acceptance speech, Kane thanked his teammates and staff in Munich and England, calling the award a childhood dream come true. He described the past season as the best and most dedicated of his career.


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