Harry Kane, Alexia Putellas Win 2026 Ballon d’Or Awards as Yamal Claims Young Player Prize

Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas emerged as the biggest winners at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony held at the London Palladium in the United Kingdom on Monday night, as football’s leading performers were recognised for their achievements during the 2025/26 season.

Kane, the England captain and Bayern Munich striker, won the Men’s Ballon d’Or, becoming the first Englishman to receive the prestigious honour since Michael Owen in 2001. He finished ahead of Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé in the race for the award.

Putellas, who plays for London City Lionesses after her time at Barcelona, claimed the Women’s Ballon d’Or for the third time, having previously won the award in 2021 and 2022.

The ceremony marked the 70th anniversary of the Ballon d’Or, which was first presented in 1956.

Full List of 2026 Ballon d’Or Winners

The ceremony featured 13 award recipients across the men’s and women’s categories.

1. Men’s Ballon d’Or: Harry Kane
2. Women’s Ballon d’Or: Alexia Putellas
3. Men’s Young Talent of the Year (Kopa Trophy): Lamine Yamal
4. Women’s Young Talent of the Year (Kopa Trophy): Vicky López
5. Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year (Yashin Trophy): Unai Simón
6. Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year (Yashin Trophy): Cata Coll
7. Men’s Striker of the Year (Gerd Müller Trophy): Harry Kane
8. Women’s Striker of the Year (Gerd Müller Trophy): Charlyn Corral
9. Men’s Coach of the Year (Johan Cruyff Trophy): Luis de la Fuente
10. Women’s Coach of the Year (Johan Cruyff Trophy): Pere Romeu
11. Men’s Club of the Year: Paris Saint-Germain
12. Women’s Club of the Year: Barcelona
13. Sócrates Award: Bukayo Saka

Kane Makes History

Kane’s victory followed a prolific season in which he scored 73 goals in 65 appearances for club and country, according to published reports.

The Bayern Munich forward helped the German club win the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal, adding to his reputation as one of the most consistent goalscorers in world football.

His triumph ends England’s 25-year wait for another men’s Ballon d’Or winner following Owen’s success in 2001.

Putellas Wins Third Women’s Ballon d’Or

Putellas added another major individual honour to her collection after a successful campaign that included four trophies with Barcelona.

The Spanish midfielder scored 26 goals in 53 appearances during the season, according to published reports, before continuing her career with London City Lionesses.

Her third victory places her among the most decorated winners in the history of the women’s award.

Yamal, Simón and Other Winners Recognised

Barcelona winger Yamal won the Men’s Kopa Trophy, while teammate Vicky López received the women’s equivalent.

Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón won the Men’s Yashin Trophy, with Barcelona’s Cata Coll taking the women’s goalkeeper award.

Spain national team coach Luis de la Fuente was named Men’s Coach of the Year, while Barcelona manager Pere Romeu received the women’s coaching honour.

Paris Saint-Germain was named Men’s Club of the Year, and Barcelona claimed the women’s club award.

Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka received the Sócrates Award for his humanitarian and charitable work.

The ceremony brought together leading football personalities to celebrate individual achievements, team success and contributions to the sport during the 2025/26 season.