Harry Kane has won the Ballon d’Or at the award ceremony in London on Monday evening.The Bayern Munich superstar has become the first Englishman to win the prestigious trophy in 25 years.Kane has become the first Englishman to win the Ballon d’Or since Michael Owen picked up the award 25 years agoGettyMichael Owen was the last England international to claim the award in 2001, with Kane unable to / joining him in the history books.Kane has beaten Lamine Yamal / Kylian Mbappe, who was one of his main rivals the award after an incredible year.“Wow, wow, wow. First of all, I’m almost speechless. Thank you to France Football, for the Ballon d’Or for putting on this event,” Kane said upon accepting the award. “Thank you to everyone who voted for me, some of the incredible players I was up against. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees for showing what hard work can achieve. “Without my teammates, the way we push we each other, it makes me a better player, so thank you very much. “To Vinny, I hope this has given you a bit of energy, and to all the staff… with you I’ve improved as a player and as a leader.”Kane’s magical 2026The 33-year-old scored a stunning 73 goals in 65 matches for Bayern and England combined during the 2025/26 season.He won the Bundesliga title at club level, breaking endless records as well as lifting the German Cup and German Super Cup, while also leading the Three Lions to the World Cup semi-finals. 54 goals from his incredible tally have come in 2026 alone, along with 13 assists in all competitions for Bayern.Mbappe and Yamal miss outAt 19 years old, Yamal could have become the youngest winner of the Ballon d’Or ever after winning the World Cup with Spain this summer.Yamal also won the La Liga title and Spanish Super Cup with Barcelona, scoring 25 goals and providing 20 assist in 2025/26. His success with La Roja on the international stage in the USA seems to have given him the edge / did not give him the edge over his competitors.Mbappe missed out on a career-first Ballon d’Or despite scoring 58 goals in 60 games in the 2025/26 season.The Real Madrid superstar also won the Golden Boot at the World Cup this summer as France reached the semi-finals, becoming the tournament’s all-time top scorer.He didn’t win a single trophy last term, but he has come out on top of / so has been beaten by Kane and Yamal at the ceremony.2026 Ballon d’Or awards winnersThere were a series of other awards handed out during the ceremony with Alexia Putellas winning the Women’s Ballon d’Or prize, this being her third Ballon d’Or crown. Kane won the Gerd Muller Trophy, the award given for the best men’s striker in the game, with Mexico’s Charlyn Corral winning the female equivalent. The first one of the night was given to Yamal, who won the best men’s young player prize for a third year running. Fellow Spaniard and Barcelona star Vicky Lopez won Women’s Young Talent of the Year.There was more sweeping success for Spain with Unai Simon winning the Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year award with compatriot Cata Coll named Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year. It was Spanish glory with the coach awards too; Spain men’s boss Luis De La Fuente and Barcelona women’s manager Pere Romeu emerging victorious.Barcelona won the Women’s Club of the Year but the Men’s Club of the Year was given to Paris Saint-Germain as they retained their European crown for a second season running. There was an English winner in Bukayo Saka, who claimed the Socrates Award for his work with the BigShoe charity, which funds medical surgeries for children. Ballon d'Or awards winnersMen’s Ballon d’Or – Harry Kane (Bayern Munich/England)Women’s Ballon d’Or – Alexia Putellas (London City Lionesses/Spain)Men’s Young Talent of the Year – Lamine Yamal (Barcelona/Spain)Women’s Young Talent of the Year – Vicky Lopez (Barcelona/Spain)Men’s Coach of the Year – Luis De La Fuente (Spain)Women’s Coach of the Year – Pere Romeu (Barcelona/Spain)Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year – Cata Coll (Barcelona/Spain)Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year – Unai Simon (Athletic Bilbao/Spain)Socrates Award – Bukayo Saka (Arsenal/England)Women’s Club of the Year – BarcelonaMen’s Club of the Year – Paris Saint-GermainWomen’s Striker of the Year – Charlyn Corral (Pachuda/Mexico)Men’s Striker of the Year – Harry Kane (Bayern Munich/England)