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Harry Kane's Long Road to Ballon d'Or Glory

aftonbladet.se (Swedish) — October 27, 2026 at 01:01 AM UTC

Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d'Or, becoming the first English player to receive the award in 25 years. The 33-year-old striker was honored at a ceremony in London, marking a historic moment for English football. Kane's path to the top was difficult, featuring numerous loan spells at clubs like Leyton Orient, Millwall, Norwich, and Leicester after being released by Arsenal as a youth. He scored 73 goals for club and country last season and surpassed Jimmy Greaves as Tottenham's all-time top scorer with 280 goals. Kane's victory was unexpected given his quieter public profile compared to rivals like Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal. His domestic trophies with Bayern Munich and consistent Premier League scoring record, including three golden boots, strengthened his case for the prestigious award.

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