Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas claimed the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or awards at the 2026 ceremony held in London on Monday, October 26, as football’s leading players, coaches and clubs were recognised for their performances during the season.
Kane, the Bayern Munich and England striker, secured his first men’s Ballon d’Or after an outstanding campaign. He became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the prestigious individual award, finishing ahead of France’s Kylian Mbappé and Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal.
Kane also received the Men’s Gerd Müller Trophy for his goalscoring achievements.
In the women’s category, Spanish midfielder Putellas won her third Ballon d’Or, adding to the awards she collected in 2021 and 2022.
Barcelona and Spain also featured prominently among the other winners, with Yamal receiving the Men’s Young Talent of the Year award, while Vicky López won the women’s equivalent.
Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka received the Sócrates Award in recognition of his humanitarian and social-impact work.
Below is the complete list of the main award winners from the 2026 ceremony.
Full list of 2026 Ballon d’Or winners
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Men’s Ballon d’Or | Harry Kane |
| Women’s Ballon d’Or | Alexia Putellas |
| Men’s Young Talent of the Year | Lamine Yamal |
| Women’s Young Talent of the Year | Vicky López |
| Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year | Unai Simón |
| Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year | Cata Coll |
| Men’s Coach of the Year | Luis de la Fuente |
| Women’s Coach of the Year | Pere Romeu |
| Men’s Club of the Year | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Women’s Club of the Year | FC Barcelona |
| Men’s Gerd Müller Trophy | Harry Kane |
| Women’s Gerd Müller Trophy | Charlyn Corral |
| Sócrates Award | Bukayo Saka |
The ceremony marked the 70th anniversary of the Ballon d’Or, which was first awarded in 1956. This year’s event celebrated achievements across men’s and women’s football, including individual performances, goalkeeping, coaching, goalscoring and community impact.
