SportsPublished: 27 October 2026 at 02:11

Harry Kane wins Ballon d'Or, Alexia Putellas takes women's award

England captain-level striker Harry Kane of Bayern Munich has won the Ballon d'Or, football's prestigious individual award. Alexia Putellas won the women's prize.

England forward Harry Kane, who plays for German club Bayern Munich, has won the Ballon d'Or, widely regarded as football's most prestigious individual award. Al Jazeera reports that the ceremony took place in October 2026.

First Englishman in 25 years

Kane is the first Englishman to win the award in 25 years. The last one before him was Michael Owen, who took the prize in 2001. English players had therefore waited a quarter of a century for another winner.

Women's award

In the women's category, the Ballon d'Or went to Alexia Putellas. The source gives no further details about her season or achievements.

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