Kane, 34, has won the 2026 Ballon d'Or, becoming the first Englishman to do so in 25 years after leading England to the World Cup semi-finals with six goals and scoring 61 goals in 51 games for Bayern Munich.
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Kane scored 61 goals in 51 games for Bayern Munich.: Kane scored 61 goals in 51 games for Bayern Munich.
Kane led England to the World Cup semi-finals with six goals.: Kane led England to the World Cup semi-finals with six goals.
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LONDON, Oct 26 : Harry Kane was crowned the Ballon d'Or winner on Monday after a prolific season for Bayern Munich and England in which he established himself as one of the game's greatest goalscorers.
Kane is the first Englishman to win the prestigious award in 25 years, after Michael Owen won it in 2001.
The England captain scored 61 goals in 51 games for Bayern across all competitions as the German side completed a domestic league and cup double. He led England to the World Cup semi-finals, scoring six goals.
England’s Harry Kane has won the Ballon d’Or, becoming the first Englishman to do so in 25 years. Kane, who moved to Bayern Munich in 2023, finished the season with 73 goals, including 61 for Bayern and 12 for England. The award, which recognizes the best player in the world, was decided by a vote of 1,000 journalists, with Kane leading the field.
Harry Kane secured his first men's Ballon d'Or by scoring 73 goals in 65 matches for club and country last season. Kane's Bayern Munich teammates praised his leadership and teamwork, while England's World Cup victory highlighted his impact on the national team. The 33-year-old has been a dominant figure in the Bundesliga for three consecutive seasons and was Europe's top overall club goalscorer in the 2025-26 campaign.