Harry Kane has been crowned the 2026 Ballon d’Or winner, ending England’s 25-year wait for football’s most prestigious individual honour.
Kane recorded 73 goals and eight assists in 65 appearances, including 61 goals for Bayern Munich and 12 for England. His incredible campaign also earned him the European Golden Shoe after scoring 36 Bundesliga goals, finishing as the league’s top scorer for the third consecutive season.
At club level, Kane helped Bayern secure the Bundesliga title, DFB-Pokal and Franz Beckenbauer Supercup, completing a domestic treble. He also scored 14 Champions League goals as Bayern reached the semi-finals.
The England captain netted six goals at the 2026 World Cup, helping the Three Lions finish third—their best result since 1966.The Bayern Munich striker beat strong competition from Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal following a remarkable season for club and country.
