Harry Kane Celebrates Historic Ballon d'Or Win After Stellar Season

Kane's Remarkable Achievement

In London, England's captain Harry Kane expressed his joy after winning the 2026 Men's Ballon d'Or, calling it an unforgettable experience following a stellar season with Bayern Munich.

He thanked his family, friends, teammates, coaching staff, and fans globally, acknowledging their crucial support in achieving this milestone.

Kane had an extraordinary season, netting 73 goals and assisting eight times, totaling 81 goal contributions. His efforts were instrumental in Bayern Munich's victories in the Bundesliga, German Cup, and German Super Cup. This marks Kane's first Ballon d'Or, despite being recognized as one of the top players for several years.

He secured the prestigious award ahead of Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé and Barcelona's promising talent Lamine Yamal.

A Historic Moment for English Football

Kane's victory makes him the first English player to win the Men's Ballon d'Or in 25 years, following Michael Owen's triumph in 2001.

In a heartfelt video shared on X, Kane remarked, "What a special feeling. Amazing night here in London. Congrats to all the winners. Thank you to all my friends, family, teammates, coaching staff, and fans worldwide. This wouldn’t have been possible without you. I feel like the best in the world right now. It’s incredible, thank you."

Yamal's Continued Success

Meanwhile, Lamine Yamal received the Young Talent of the Year award (Kopa Trophy) for the third consecutive year, making history as the first player to achieve this feat.

The 19-year-old, who previously won the award in 2024 and 2025, has solidified his status in football with another accolade in 2026.

Yamal had a standout 2025-26 season with Barcelona, playing a pivotal role in the club's La Liga and Spanish Super Cup victories.