HISTORIC WIN: Kane Becomes First English Ballon d'Or Winner in 25 Years...
BBC NewsOctober 27, 2026
Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or, the first English player to claim the prize since Michael Owen 23 years ago. The Bayern Munich striker scored 61 goals in 51 club matches last season—a club record—and helped England reach the World Cup semi-finals. Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal rounded out the top three. Kane's individual accolade comes as England's men's national team continues searching for its first major tournament victory since 1966.