Harry Kane has won the Ballon d’Or, becoming the first Englishman to claim the prestigious award since Michael Owen in 2001. The Tottenham Hotspur forward scored 73 goals in 65 appearances for club and country last season, securing his first Ballon d’Or. Kane’s victory marks a significant milestone for English football, as England has gone without a Ballon d’Or winner since 2001.
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Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or, ending England’s 25-year wait
Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane has won his first Ballon d’Or after a record-breaking season, becoming the first Englishman to claim football’s top individual honour since Michael Owen in 2001. Kane scored 73 goals in 65 games for club and country last season.
Published On 27 Oct 2026
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