Harry Kane And Alexia Putellas Crowned 2026 Ballon d'Or Winners
England’s Harry Kane and Spain’s Alexia Putellas took home the football world’s biggest honors at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony at the London Palladium.
Kane made history by becoming the first Englishman to win the Men’s Ballon d’Or since Michael Owen in 2001. The Bayern Munich striker secured the trophy after a stunning season, scoring 73 goals for both his club and country. Kane also took home the Gerd Müller Trophy as the year’s top male goalscorer.
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Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé finished second in the voting, followed by Barcelona’s young star Lamine Yamal in third.
In the women’s category, Alexia Putellas made history of her own. The Barcelona midfielder won her third career Ballon d’Or Féminin, solidifying her status as one of the greatest players of all time.
Barcelona dominated the rest of the evening. The Spanish club was named Women’s Club of the Year, while their rising stars Lamine Yamal and Vicky López swept the Kopa awards for the best young players.
Barcelona’s Pere Romeu was named Women’s Coach of the Year, and Cata Coll won the women’s goalkeeper trophy. Spain’s national team manager Luis de la Fuente won Men’s Coach of the Year after a highly successful run.
