Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or in London, ending England's 25-year wait
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 11:45 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
Harry Kane has been awarded the Ballon d'Or, becoming the first English player to win the honor since Michael Owen in 2001. The ceremony took place in London, where Kane, who plays for Bayern Munich, was recognized for scoring 61 goals in 51 club matches during the previous season. Despite not winning major trophies like the World Cup or Champions League, Kane's individual achievements included being the Bundesliga's top scorer with 36 goals and contributing to England's third-place finish in the 2026 World Cup. Kane is now part of an exclusive group of English winners that includes Stanley Matthews, Bobby Charlton, and Kevin Keegan. The award marks a significant milestone for both Kane and English football.
- •Kane scored 61 goals in 51 matches last season.
- •He becomes the first England player to win since 2001.
- •Kane also netted 12 goals for England in 2026.
- •Bayern Munich claimed the German league title during his tenure.
- •The ceremony honored the 70th anniversary of the Ballon d'Or.
- 12:22 AMESPN — Kane beats Mbappé, Yamal to win Ballon d'Or, England's 1st in 25 years
- 11:33 PMYahoo Sports — Kane wins 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or ahead of Mbappe and Yamal
- 10:53 PMBBC Sport — Kane ends England's 25-year Ballon d'Or wait - how he bucked the trend
- 10:51 PMYahoo Sports — England star Harry Kane wins first Ballon d'Or
"Harry Kane has become the first English winner of the Ballon d'Or in 25 years after being honoured at London Palladium on Monday. Michael Owen was the last player from England to receive the prestigious individual accolade in 2001, but Kane's incredible 73-goal haul last season for club and country earned him the award from French magazine France Football.
"Harry Kane becomes the first English player to win the Ballon d'Or since Michael Owen in 2001 after being crowned the world's best player at a ceremony in London.
"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 Saturday.
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External links- ESPNOct 27, 2026, 12:22 AMKane beats Mbappé, Yamal to win Ballon d'Or, England's 1st 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 Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsOct 26, 2026, 11:33 PMKane wins 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or ahead of Mbappe and Yamal
Harry Kane has become the first English winner of the Ballon d'Or in 25 years after being honoured at London Palladium on Monday. Michael Owen was the last player from England to receive the prestigious individual accolade in 2001, but Kane's incredible 73-goal haul last season for club and country earned him the award from French magazine France Football.
- BBC SportOct 26, 2026, 10:53 PMKane ends England's 25-year Ballon d'Or wait - how he bucked the trend
Harry Kane becomes the first English player to win the Ballon d'Or since Michael Owen in 2001 after being crowned the world's best player at a ceremony in London.
- Yahoo SportsOct 26, 2026, 10:51 PMEngland star Harry Kane wins first Ballon d'Or
In a ceremony in London, the England and Bayern Munich ace was awarded the top individual honor in men's soccer.
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