Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or for the first time in his career Bayern Munich striker was recognized as the best soccer player in the world at the end of the season. The Englishman became the first representative of his country in the last 25 years to receive this award. Last season, Kane scored 61 goals in 51 games for Bayern, helping the club win the championship and the German Cup. As part of the England team, he also became a bronze medalist at the 2026 World Cup, scoring six goals. Spain's Alexia Putales was recognized as the best soccer player in the world, and received the third Ballon d'Or in her career. The award for the best young actor went to Emin Yamal for the third time.

Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or for the first time in his career Bayern Munich striker was recognized as the best soccer player in the world at the end of the season. The Englishman became the first representative of his country in the last 25 years to receive this award. Last season, Kane scored 61 goals in 51 games for Bayern, helping the club win the championship and the German Cup. As part of the England team, he also became a bronze medalist at the 2026 World Cup, scoring six goals. Spain's Alexia Putales was recognized as the best soccer player in the world, and received the third Ballon d'Or in her career. The award for the best young actor went to Emin Yamal for the third time.