Bayern Munich striker becomes the first Englishman to win the prestigious award in 25 years, after Michael Owen in 2001. Harry Kane wins 2026 Men's Ballon d'Or; Alexia Putellas claims her third Women's Ballon d'Or! Kane became the first English footballer to lift the Ballon d’Or since Michael Owen in 2001, outpointing contenders Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal to capture the sport's premier individual accolade.