Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has won football's most prestigious individual prize, beating Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. Kane has developed even more in the Bundesliga despite an uneven league.

Lamine Yamal backs himself to win the Ballon d’Or after finishing third behind Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe, and wins a third straight Kopa Trophy at just 19.

Harry Kane became the first Englishman since Michael Owen in 2001 to win the men’s Ballon d’Or on Monday, earning football’s top individual honor after scoring 73 goals for club and country last season, according to the award announcement. The 33-year-old Bayern Munich striker was Europe’s leading scorer, setting scoring records in Germany and at the World Cup, where he captained England to third place.

Luis de la Fuente backed Lamine Yamal to win the Ballon d’Or after he finished third in 2026, as Harry Kane ended England’s 25-year wait for the award one day.

Vincent Garcia says Harry Kane beat Kylian Mbappe by a tiny margin to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, after Mbappe led for much of the voting period in a close race.

Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or triumph proves greatness is about more than flair. Discover how Bayern Munich’s ruthless striker redefined football excellence.

Kylian Mbappé loses Chinese brand deals after Mao Zedong meme remarks, as CCTV suspends La Liga coverage amid backlash just hours after his Ballon d’Or defeat.