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.
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Harry Kane secured his first men's Ballon d'Or by scoring 73 goals in 65 matches for club…: 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…: 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 season…: 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.
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LONDON: Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane won the men's Ballon d'Or for the first time on Monday (Oct 27), ending England's 25-year wait for the award.
Kane struck 73 goals in 65 games for club and country last season, propelling the German giants to a league and cup double and England to the World Cup semi-finals.
The 33-year-old former Tottenham forward has been the leading scorer in the Bundesliga for three consecutive seasons and was Europe's top overall club goalscorer for the 2025-26 campaign.
"Without you guys (his Bayern Munich team-mates) and the rest of the team it wouldn't be possible, the way you guys push me, the way we compete. So thank you very much," he said at the ceremony in London.
This summer, Kane led England to their best World Cup finish since they lifted the trophy in 1966.
The last English player to win the Ballon d'Or was Michael Owen in 2001.
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.
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