The England captain ends his country's 25-year wait for the prestigious award after scoring 73 goals for club and country last season, beating competition from Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe. Harry Kane saw off competition from Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal who finished second and third whereas Spain international Alexia Putellas won the Ballon d'or. Harry Kane wins the 2026 Ballon d'Or, ending England's 25-year wait.