The striker of Bayern Munich and England, Harry Kane, won the Ballon d'Or. The awarding ceremony for the best footballer of the year according to France Football was held in Paris. Kane scored 73 goals for club and country in the 2025/26 season. He was also recognized as the best forward of the year. Luis de la Fuente, who coaches the Spanish national team, was recognized as the best coach. The best goalkeeper is Unay Simona (Spain national team, Athletic Bilbao). The best soccer player of 2026 is Alexia Putlas (Liondon City, Spain national team). This is her third golden ball in her career. In 2025, the Golden Ball was awarded to player F. S. Z. and the French national football player, Ousmane Dembele. Photo: Qin Chong/AP.

The striker of Bayern Munich and England, Harry Kane, won the Ballon d'Or. The awarding ceremony for the best footballer of the year according to France Football was held in Paris. Kane scored 73 goals for club and country in the 2025/26 season. He was also recognized as the best forward of the year. Luis de la Fuente, who coaches the Spanish national team, was recognized as the best coach. The best goalkeeper is Unay Simona (Spain national team, Athletic Bilbao). The best soccer player of 2026 is Alexia Putlas (Liondon City, Spain national team). This is her third golden ball in her career. In 2025, the Golden Ball was awarded to player F. S. Z. and the French national football player, Ousmane Dembele. Photo: Qin Chong/AP.