Harry Kane has turn out to be the primary Englishman to win the Ballon d’Or for 25 years after being topped the winner at Monday’s ceremony in London.
Kane scored a sensational 73 targets for Bayern Munich and England in 2025-26, whereas he gained the Bundesliga title for the second time.
The final English winner final got here in 2001 when Michael Owen gained the award, whereas he’s solely the fifth English participant to win it ever after inaugural victor Stanley Matthews (1956), Bobby Charlton (1966) and Kevin Keegan (1978 and 1979) the others.
Kane mentioned: “I’m virtually speechless. Being right here in London has made it further particular. Made it an excellent omen for me tonight. Thanks to everybody who voted for me. I can think about it was robust this yr.
“Some world-class gamers within the room tonight. Congratulations to all of the winners and nominees tonight and spectacular exhibiting dedication and exhausting work can actually obtain.”
Kane dedicates award to Kompany
Kane scored 61 targets in 51 membership matches final season because the striker gained the league title and cup in Germany final season.
He was fast to want his finest to membership supervisor Vincent Kompany, who was unable to attend the awards after collapsing at Bayern Munich’s coaching floor.
Kane mentioned: “With out you guys [Bayern Munich team-mates] and the remainder of the workforce it wouldn’t be potential, the way in which you guys push me, the way in which we compete. So thanks very a lot.
“To Vinny [Vincent Kompany]. I do know he’s at dwelling or nonetheless within the hospital. Wishing you nicely. I hope this gave you a little bit of vitality. To all of the employees we method practice and the way in which you push us it’s a credit score to your self.
“Since I’ve been with you I’ve improved as participant, improved as an individual and a pacesetter. Because of your management. An honour to play for Bayern Munich.
“To symbolize you is an actual privilege. Glad to be bringing this trophy again to Bayern Munich.”
Kane salutes England team-mates
Kane additionally scored 12 targets for England throughout the 2025-26 season, together with six on the World Cup, albeit they fell quick and misplaced within the semi-finals.
“To my England team-mates, once more the identical,” Kane added. “We had a particular yr. It wasn’t the right yr, however we had a load of nice moments. We constructed a terrific bond collectively.
“The togetherness within the lodge within the World Cup. An honour to captain you and lead you. It makes me extraordinarily proud. This one is for all of us for certain.
“Thomas Tuchel and the employees at England, once more the management the way in which you drive us, the way in which you push requirements is one thing to be admired.”
Kane’s record-breaking season in numbers
Harry Kane delivered a exceptional 61 targets for Bayern Munich throughout all competitions, ending 19 forward of some other participant in Europe’s prime 5 leagues.
His tally included 36 Bundesliga targets, 14 within the Champions League and 10 within the German Cup, the place he scored a hat-trick within the 3-0 closing victory over Stuttgart.
His dominance prolonged past membership soccer, with 12 targets for England, together with six on the World Cup, taking his mixed season complete to 73 targets.
He additionally helped Bayern safe the German home double, including to the Bundesliga title he had gained the earlier season.
That complete of 73 positioned Kane among the many most prolific goalscorers in soccer historical past. Solely Lionel Messi has recorded extra targets in a single season for membership and nation amongst gamers from Europe’s prime leagues, scoring 82 in 2011–12.
Kane’s marketing campaign surpassed the tallies of a number of legendary forwards, together with Gerd Müller, Cristiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland and Luis Suarez.
Ballon d’Or Males’s Participant of the Yr leaderboard
1) Harry Kane – Bayern Munich and England
2) Kylian Mbappé – Actual Madrid and France
3) Lamine Yamal – Barcelona and Spain
4) Rodri – Barcelona and Spain
5) Lionel Messi – Inter Miami and Argentina
6) Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – PSG and Georgia
7) Ousmane Dembélé – PSG and France
8) Erling Haaland – Manchester Metropolis and Norway
9) Michael Olise – Bayern Munich and France
10) Fabián Ruiz – PSG and Spain
11) Jude Bellingham – Actual Madrid and England
12) Pau Cubarsi – Barcelona and Spain
13) Achraf Hakimi – PSG and Morocco
14) Vitinha – PSG and Portugal
15) Declan Rice – Arsenal and England
16) Ferran Torres – Barcelona/PSG and Spain
17) Vinicius Junior – Actual Madrid and Brazil
18) Marc Cucurella – Chelsea/Actual Madrid and Spain
19) Joao Neves – PSG and Portugal
20) Willian Pacho – PSG and Ecuador
21) Gabriel – Arsenal and Brazil
22) Lautaro Martinez – Inter Milan and Argentina
23) Nuno Mendes – PSG and Portugal
24) Luis Diaz – Bayern Munich and Colombia
25) Marquinhos – PSG and Brazil
26) Dayot Upamecano – Bayern Munich and France
27) Bruno Fernandes – Man Utd and Portugal
28) Julian Quinones – Al Qadsiah and Mexico
29=) William Saliba – Arsenal and France
29=) Sadio Mane – Al Nassr and Senegal
The place to look at Ballon d’Or 2026: TV channel, stay on-line stream
In most territories, you possibly can watch the 2026 Ballon d’Or awards ceremony free on DAZN.
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For different territories, go to UEFA’s Ballon d’Or broadcast list.
