Harry Kane has claimed the Ballon d'Or 2026, outpacing Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. The Bayern Munich forward topped the prestigious individual award's final rankings.
This milestone is particularly sweet for the 33-year-old, as he becomes the first English player to lift the trophy in a quarter of a century.
Kane edges out Mbappe and Yamal
In the final standings, Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid secured the second spot, while Lamine Yamal, the Barcelona winger, rounded off the top three.
Kane's success can largely be attributed to his outstanding season, scoring 73 goals across all competitions for both club and country. He played a pivotal role in helping Bayern Munich clinch three domestic trophies and led the England national team to a bronze medal at the World Cup.
Ballon d'Or 2026 final top ten
1. Harry Kane — Bayern Munich
2. Kylian Mbappe — Real Madrid
3. Lamine Yamal — Barcelona
4. Rodri — Barcelona
5. Lionel Messi — Inter Miami
6. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia — Paris Saint-Germain
7. Ousmane Dembele — Paris Saint-Germain
8. Erling Haaland — Manchester City
9. Michael Olise — Bayern Munich
10. Fabian Ruiz — Paris Saint-Germain
