British football player Harry Kane received the Ballon d'Or for 2026 Yes, Messi and Ronaldo are flying for Kane, this is the first Ballon d'Or in his career. He also became the first English footballer in 25 years to receive the award. Kane received the title of the best soccer player in the world this year, apparently, for his good performance this season. For Bayern, he scored 73 goals and provided eight assists in 65 games. Only Messi, who scored 82 goals in the 2011/2012 season, had more. Lamin Yamal received the title of the best young soccer player for the third year in a row. The same one Messi bathed in as a child.

British football player Harry Kane received the Ballon d'Or for 2026 Yes, Messi and Ronaldo are flying for Kane, this is the first Ballon d'Or in his career. He also became the first English footballer in 25 years to receive the award. Kane received the title of the best soccer player in the world this year, apparently, for his good performance this season. For Bayern, he scored 73 goals and provided eight assists in 65 games. Only Messi, who scored 82 goals in the 2011/2012 season, had more. Lamin Yamal received the title of the best young soccer player for the third year in a row. The same one Messi bathed in as a child.