England and Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has been crowned the world’s best footballer at the 2026 Ballon d’Or awards held in England at a ceremony that also recognised outstanding achievements in women’s football, goalkeeping, coaching and club performance.
Kane won the prestigious men’s Ballon d’Or award, adding another major individual honour to his career. Spain’s Alexia Putellas claimed the women’s Ballon d’Or, while several other football stars, clubs and coaches were recognised across different categories.
The full list of winners at the 2026 Ballon d’Or awards is as follows:
Men’s Ballon d’Or: Harry Kane (Bayern Munich/England)l
Women’s Ballon d’Or: Alexia Putellas (Barcelona/London City Lionesses/Spain)
Men’s Striker of the Year: Harry Kane (Bayern Munich/England)
Women’s Striker of the Year: Charlyn Corral (CF Pachuca/Mexico)
Men’s Club of the Year: Paris Saint-Germain
Women’s Club of the Year: Barcelona
Socrates Award: Bukayo Saka (Arsenal/England)
Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year: Unai Simón (Athletic Club/Spain)
Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year: Cata Coll (Barcelona/Spain)
Men’s Coach of the Year: Luis de la Fuente (Spain)
Women’s Coach of the Year: Pere Romeu (Barcelona)
Women’s Young Player of the Year:l Vicky Lopez (Midfielder, Barcelona/Spain)
Men’s Young Player of the Year: Lamine Yamal (Forward, Barcelona/Spain)
Kane’s double recognition as the men’s Ballon d’Or winner and Men’s Striker of the Year made him one of the standout figures of the ceremony.
Barcelona also enjoyed recognition across multiple categories, with Putellas winning the women’s top individual honour, the club securing the Women’s Club of the Year award, and Cata Coll, Pere Romeu and Vicky Lopez receiving individual honours.
The awards celebrated the achievements of players, coaches and clubs across both the men’s and women’s games, highlighting performances and contributions that distinguished the winners in their respective categories.