Every award winner at the 2026 Ballon d’Or
The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony took place at the London Palladium on Monday, October 26, bringing together some of the biggest names in football to celebrate their achievements during the 2025/26 season.
The 70th edition of the prestigious ceremony produced several memorable moments, with England captain Harry Kane winning the men's Ballon d’Or and Spain international Alexia Putellas claiming the women's award.
Several other football stars, coaches and clubs were also recognised for their outstanding performances, while Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka received the Sócrates Award for his charitable and social contributions.
Harry Kane wins the 2026 Men's Ballon d’Or
Harry Kane was crowned the best men's footballer in the world after an exceptional campaign for Bayern Munich and England. The England captain scored 61 goals in 51 appearances across all competitions for Bayern Munich, helping the German club secure a domestic league and cup double.
Kane's achievements also included scoring six goals at the World Cup, where England reached the semi-finals. His performances earned him the prestigious award, making him the first Englishman to win the men's Ballon d’Or since Michael Owen in 2001.
Alexia Putellas wins the Women's Ballon d’Or
Alexia Putellas claimed the Women's Ballon d’Or after another outstanding year for club and country.
The Spanish midfielder returned to the top of women's football following her previous victories, winning the award for the third time in her career.
Her achievements with Barcelona and Spain helped her secure the honour, adding another major individual accolade to her impressive career.
Lamine Yamal wins Men's Young Talent of the Year
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal won the Men's Young Talent of the Year award, continuing his remarkable rise in world football.
The Spanish international also finished third in the men's Ballon d’Or voting, behind Kane and the other leading contenders, underlining his growing influence at the highest level.
Meanwhile, Barcelona teammate Vicky López won the Women's Young Talent of the Year award.
Here is the full list of winners from the prestigious ceremony.
(1) Men's Ballon d’Or: Harry Kane
(2) Women's Ballon d’Or: Alexia Putellas
(3) Men's Young Talent of the Year: Lamine Yamal
(4)Women's Young Talent of the Year: Vicky López
(5) Men's Goalkeeper of the Year: Unai Simón
(6) Women's Goalkeeper of the Year: Cata Coll
(7) Men's Coach of the Year: Luis de la Fuente
(8)Women's Coach of the Year: Pere Romeu
( 9) Men's Striker of the Year: Harry Kane
(10) Women's Striker of the Year: Charlyn Corral
(11) Men's Club of the Year: Paris Saint-Germain
(12) Women's Club of the Year: Barcelona
(13) Sócrates Award: Bukayo Saka
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