Harry Kane's Long Road from Arsenal Reject to 2026 Ballon d'Or Winner

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Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or on Monday, becoming the first English winner since Michael Owen in 2001 after scoring 73 goals in 65 matches for Bayern Munich and England. Kane's path to the award was difficult. Released by Arsenal at age eight, he endured four loan spells between 2011 and 2013, struggled at Leicester City, and drew inspiration from NFL quarterback Tom Brady's late-blooming career. The 33-year-old waited until 2025 for his first major trophy, winning the German league with Bayern. He also once played as goalkeeper in a Europa League match after Hugo Lloris was sent off.


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