Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or for the first time in his career - and became the first Englishman in 25 years to receive the award. The 32-year-old Bayern and England striker was recognized as the best soccer player in the world at the end of the 2025/26 season. During the season, Kane scored 61 goals in 51 games for the Munich club, helping Bayern win the championship and German Cup, and led England to the World Cup semi-finals, scoring six goals. The last Englishman to receive the Ballon d'Or was Michael Owen back in 2001. The Ballon d'Or for women went to Spain's Alexia Potles.

Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or for the first time in his career - and became the first Englishman in 25 years to receive the award. The 32-year-old Bayern and England striker was recognized as the best soccer player in the world at the end of the 2025/26 season. During the season, Kane scored 61 goals in 51 games for the Munich club, helping Bayern win the championship and German Cup, and led England to the World Cup semi-finals, scoring six goals. The last Englishman to receive the Ballon d'Or was Michael Owen back in 2001. The Ballon d'Or for women went to Spain's Alexia Potles.