Harry Kane has won the men’s Ballon d’Or, while Spain’s Alexia Putellas claimed the women’s honour at the 2026 Ballon d’Or awards ceremony held at the London Palladium on Monday.
The Bayern Munich and England striker enjoyed a remarkable night, winning both the prestigious Ballon d’Or and the Gerd Müller Trophy for Men’s Striker of the Year.
Putellas, who joined London City Lionesses ahead of the 2026/27 season after her spell at Barcelona, won the Ballon d’Or Féminin for the third time in her career, having previously claimed the award in 2021 and 2022.
Paris Saint-Germain were named Men’s Club of the Year, while Barcelona won the women’s category, underlining the Spanish club’s strong presence at the ceremony.
Arsenal and England winger Bukayo Saka received the Socrates Award in recognition of his humanitarian work and social initiatives.
Spain national team coach Luis de la Fuente won the Johan Cruyff Trophy for Men’s Coach of the Year, while Barcelona coach Pere Romeu claimed the women’s award.
Barcelona youngsters Lamine Yamal and Vicky López won the men’s and women’s Kopa Trophies, respectively, recognising the best young talents in football.
Unai Simón of Athletic Club won the men’s Yashin Trophy for Goalkeeper of the Year, while Barcelona’s Cata Coll claimed the women’s award.
FULL LIST OF 2026 BALLON D’OR WINNERS
- Men’s Ballon d’Or: Harry Kane (Bayern Munich/England)
- Women’s Ballon d’Or Féminin: Alexia Putellas (Barcelona/London City Lionesses/Spain)
- Men’s Gerd Müller Trophy — Striker of the Year: Harry Kane (Bayern Munich/England)
- Women’s Gerd Müller Trophy — 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 Yashin Trophy — Goalkeeper of the Year: Unai Simón (Athletic Club/Spain)
- Women’s Yashin Trophy — Goalkeeper of the Year: Cata Coll (Barcelona/Spain)
- Men’s Johan Cruyff Trophy — Coach of the Year: Luis de la Fuente (Spain)
- Women’s Johan Cruyff Trophy — Coach of the Year: Pere Romeu (Barcelona)
- Women’s Kopa Trophy — Young Player of the Year: Vicky López (Barcelona/Spain)
- Men’s Kopa Trophy — Young Player of the Year: Lamine Yamal (Barcelona/Spain)
The 2026 ceremony marked the 70th anniversary of the Ballon d’Or, which was first awarded in 1956. The event was held in London for the first time, celebrating the legacy of English football’s inaugural winner, Sir Stanley Matthews.
