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Harry Kane Wins 2026 Ballon d’Or, First Since 2001

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, the first English male winner since 2001.
He scored 73 goals for Bayern Munich and England, the highest tally since Messi’s 2011-12 season.
Kane topped the Ballon d’Or vote ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal.
Prince William praised Kane on Instagram, sparking speculation about a possible knighthood.
Bayern’s €100 million 2023 fee for Kane is now considered fully vindicated.

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Kane Wins Ballon

Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, the first English male winner since 2001.
He scored 73 goals for Bayern Munich and England, the highest tally since Messi’s 2011-12 season.
Kane topped the Ballon d’Or vote ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal.
Prince William praised Kane on Instagram, sparking speculation about a possible knighthood.
Bayern’s €100 million 2023 fee for Kane is now considered fully vindicated.

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