Harry Kane Wins the Ballon d’Or

Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane, 33, won the men’s Ballon d’Or at the London Palladium, ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal. He is the first English winner since Michael Owen in 2001, after scoring 73 goals in 65 games for club and country last season.

Harry Kane in October 2023.Photo: UK Prime Minister’s Office / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

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Verified Oct. 26, 2026Published at 98% with 5 independent confirmations.

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