Harry Kane Becomes First Englishman in 25 Years to Win the Ballon d’Or
Kane ended a 25-year English drought after a 73-goal season and league-cup double with Bayern Munich.
- On Monday, 26 October 2026, Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or at the London Palladium, becoming the first English recipient in 25 years.
- Kane secured the honor following a prolific 2025–26 campaign, tallying 73 goals for club and country while spearheading Bayern to a domestic league and cup double.
- France Football delayed the ceremony by 30 minutes after inadvertently publishing articles naming Kane, Lamine Yamal, and Kylian Mbappe as winners; organizers clarified these were pre-written profiles for all nominees.
- Michael Owen was the last English winner in 2001, marking a 25-year gap; the London event also commemorated the 70th anniversary of Sir Stanley Matthews' inaugural 1956 victory.
- Kane is set to extend his contract with Bayern until 2029, reflecting his continued intent to anchor the club's attack as it pursues further domestic and European silverware.
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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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