Harry Kane has become the first Englishman to win the Ballon dOr for 25 years after being crowned the winner at Mondays ceremony in London.Kane scored a sensational 73 goals for Bayern Munich and England in 2025-26, while he won the Bundesliga title for the second time.The last English winner last came in 2001 when Michael Owen won the award.More to follow.Ballon dOr Mens Player of the Year leaderboard11) Jude Bellingham Real Madrid and England12) Pau Cubarsi Barcelona and Spain13) Achraf Hakimi PSG and Morocco14) Vitinha PSG and Portugal15) Declan Rice Arsenal and England16) Ferran Torres Barcelona/PSG and Spain17) Vinicius Junior Real Madrid and Brazil18) Marc Cucurella Chelsea/Real Madrid and Spain19) Joao Neves PSG and Portugal20) Willian Pacho PSG and Ecuador21) Gabriel Arsenal and Brazil22) Lautaro Martinez Inter Milan and Argentina23) Nuno Mendes PSG and Portugal24) Luis Diaz Bayern Munich and Colombia25) Marquinhos PSG and Brazil26) Dayot Upamecano Bayern Munich and France27) Bruno Fernandes Man Utd and Portugal28) Julian Quinones Al Qadsiah and Mexico29=) William Saliba Arsenal and France29=) Sadio Mane Al Nassr and SenegalWhere to watch Ballon dOr 2026: TV channel, live online streamIn most territories, you can watch the 2026 Ballon dOr awards ceremony free on DAZN.Viewers without an existing DAZN account shouldcreate a free membershipusing their email address.For other territories, visit UEFAs Ballon dOr broadcast list. Topics Ballon d'Or England National Football Team FC Bayern Munich Harry Kane If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Ballon dOr 2026: Follow the results live from London Cian Cheesbrough 26th October, 2026 Ballon dOr Womens Player of the Year winner: Putellas wins award for third time Cian Cheesbrough 26th October, 2026 Ballon dOr 2026 Goalkeeper of the Year winner: Unai Simon claims mens award Cian Cheesbrough 26th October, 2026 Ballon dOr Mens Coach of the Year winner 2026: De La Fuente beats Arteta and Enrique to award Cian Cheesbrough 26th October, 2026 Ballon dOr 2026 Mens Young Player of the Year 2026: Yamal scoops award for third time Cian Cheesbrough 26th October, 2026 Chaos at the Ballon dOr! Statement released after Kane, Mbappe, Yamal and Messi all announced as winners Cian Cheesbrough 26th October, 2026
