Harry Kane Becomes First Englishman in 25 Years to Win the Ballon d’Or
Kane scored 73 goals across club and country and became the first Englishman to win the award since Michael Owen in 2001.
- On Monday, October 26, 2026, Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or and Striker of the Year awards at London Palladium, capping a record 73-goal season for club and country.
- This victory marks the first time an English player has received the prestigious individual honor in 25 years, with former striker Michael Owen claiming the trophy in 2001.
- Confusion emerged after France Football's official website inadvertently published articles declaring Kane, Lamine Yamal, and Kylian Mbappé as winners hours before the ceremony, prompting a 45-minute delay.
- Accepting the trophy, Kane said, "Wow, I'm almost speechless," while thanking his Bayern teammates and England squad for their support throughout his record-breaking campaign.
- Statistical dominance positions Kane alongside football icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, as he continues pursuing the 1,000-goal milestone while facing competition from rising stars.
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English striker Harry Kane, legitimated at Bayern München, won the Golden Ball 2026, becoming England's first footballer who received the prestigious distinction after Michael Owen in 2001. England's 33-year-old national captain was rewarded for a season in which he scored 73 goals in 65 matches played for his country's club team and representative. Article Golden Ball 2026: Harry Kane, the world's best footballer. PSG and Barcelona, awarded at …
Harry Kane, the Bayern Munich and England national team striker, has been awarded the 2026 Ballon d'Or. This marks the veteran footballer's first career win.
Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or after record-breaking season
Harry Kane completed his long quest for football’s highest individual honour on Monday, with the Bayern Munich and England striker winning the Ballon d’Or after a record-breaking season that cemented his status as one of the game’s greatest goalscorers. Kane is the first Englishman to win the prestigious award in 25 years, after Michael Owen […]
Outside, in front of the venerable London Palladium, the English fans called the name of Harry Kane for a long time during the night. FC Bayern's storm star was the first Englishman to be awarded the prestigious Ballon d'Or for 25 years - and could hardly believe it himself."Not many people had thought that, and maybe even I didn't think I would make it that far," said Kane in an interview with the streaming service DAZN. He had never been the p…
Harry Kane made history by becoming the first English footballer to win the Ballon d'Or since Michael Owen in 2001. The Bayern Munich striker scored 73 goals in 65 appearances for club and country last season.
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