Harry Kane has become the first Englishman in 25 years to win the men’s Ballon d’Or, while Spain’s Alexia Putellas claimed the women’s prize for a record-equalling third time at the 2026 ceremony in London.
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Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or on Monday, local time in London, becoming the first Englishman to receive the prestigious prize in 25 years.
Harry Kane made history on Monday night in London when became the first English man to win the Ballon D’or in 25 years, after being crowned the best men’s player 2026. This is only the fifth time in the past 20 years that the Ballon d’Or has not gone to a player who has won either the World Cup, the Champions League or a European Championship/Copa America – with Kane joining Lionel Messi (three times) and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Harry Kane wins ahead of Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal; first Englishman in 25 years. Harry Kane has become the first Englishman to win the Ballon d’Or in 25 years after beating Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal to the award in London on Monday.
Alexia Putellas picks up women’s award for third time England captain acclaimed in London ceremony Harry Kane is the Ballon d’Or winner for 2026, the first Englishman to win football’s most prestigious individual trophy in 25 years. The women’s Ballon d’Or, awarded moments earlier, was won by Alexia Putellas of London City Lionesses, a third Ballon, five years on from her first in the colours of Barcelona.
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Spain and Barcelona midfielder Alexia Putellas (centre) and England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane (right) pose after receiving their Ballon d’Or awards for the best female and male footballer during the 2026 Ballon d’Or France Football award ceremony at the Palladium Theatre in London on October 26, 2026. England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane smiles after receiving the Ballon d’Or award for the best male footballer during the 2026 Ballon d’Or France Football award ceremony at the Palladium Theatre in London on October 26, 2026.
England captain Harry Kane has been crowned the winner of the 2026 Ballon d’Or, claiming football’s most prestigious individual award. His victory comes after intense competition from several leading contenders, including Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembélé, Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé and Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal.
Alexia Putellas has won the 2026 Women’s Ballon d’Or, earning recognition as the outstanding female footballer of the year. The Spanish midfielder, who plays for London City Lionesses, emerged as the winner at the 70th edition of the prestigious award ceremony held at the London Palladium in England.
Alexia Putellas wins Best Women’s Player award for third time. Barcelona midfielder Alexia Putellas has won the 2026 Women’s Ballon d’Or, claiming the prestigious individual award for the third time in her career.
England and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has won the Men’s Striker of the Year award at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London. Kane won the award after a prolific year.
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Lamine Yamal Wins Young Talent Award. Spain and Barcelona winger, Lamine Yamal, has won the Men’s Young Talent of the Year at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London.
Lamine Yamal makes history with third straight Kopa Trophy win. The 19-year-old Spain international received the honour at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London on Monday, October 26, following another impressive season in which he helped Barcelona win La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup before playing a key role in Spain’s 2026 FIFA World Cup triumph.
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Harry Kane has been tipped as favourite to become England’s first Ballon d’Or winner in 25 years when the award is presented, but he faces stiff competition from La Liga pair Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé. Top 10 Finalists (Men) Ousmane Dembélé — Paris Saint-Germain/France Erling Haaland — Manchester City/Norway Harry Kane — Bayern Munich/England Khvicha Kvaratskhelia — Paris Saint-Germain/Georgia Kylian Mbappé — Real Madrid/France Lionel Messi — Inter Miami/Argentina Michael Olise — Bayern Munich/France Fabián Ruiz — Paris Saint-Germain/Spain Rodri — Manchester City, Barcelona/Spain Lamine…
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Malawian forward Temwa Chawinga has made history by becoming the first African woman to finish in the top 10 of the women’s Ballon d’Or. She was joined in the Ballon d’Or top 10 by Haiti’s Melchie Dumornay, Norway’s Caroline Graham Hansen, Spain’s Patri Guijarro, Denmark’s Pernille Harder, Poland’s Ewa Pajor, Spain’s Clàudia Pina and Alexia Putellas, England’s Alessia Russo, and Jamaica’s Khadija Shaw.
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