Harry Kane and Charlyn Corral Shine at 2026 Ballon d'Or Awards

2026 Ballon d'Or Striker Awards

At the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony, Bayern Munich's Harry Kane was honored as the Men's Striker of the Year. Meanwhile, Charlyn Corral from Mexico and CF Pachuca took home the Women's Gerd Muller Trophy. Kane had an outstanding 2025-26 season, netting 73 goals and assisting eight times, contributing significantly to Bayern Munich's triumphs in the Bundesliga, German Cup, and German Super Cup. His remarkable scoring ability made him a key player in Bayern's domestic achievements.

Charlyn Corral's Stellar Performance

Corral's performance was equally impressive, as she scored 42 goals in the same number of matches for CF Pachuca, demonstrating her exceptional consistency and finishing skills. Her efforts also led Pachuca to victory in the CONCACAF Women's Champions Cup, adding to her remarkable individual season.

Additional 2026 Ballon d'Or Winners

The awards ceremony also recognized other talents: Barcelona's Lamine Yamal was named Men's Young Player of the Year, while his teammate Vicky Lopez received the Women's Young Player of the Year award. Pere Romeu, head coach of Barcelona's women's team, was honored as Women's Coach of the Year, and Luis de la Fuente, head coach of Spain, received the Men's Coach of the Year award.

In the goalkeeping categories, Barcelona's Cata Coll was named Women's Goalkeeper of the Year, while Unai Simón from Spain and Athletic Club took home the Men's Goalkeeper of the Year title. Arsenal's Bukayo Saka was awarded the Socrates Award. Barcelona was recognized as Women's Club of the Year, and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) was named Men's Club of the Year.