Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane won the men’s award while Spanish midfielder Alexia Putellas took her third women’s Ballon d’Or in London on October 26th.
The ceremony was to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the award and to be the first time it was held in England. In addition to the biggest wins, the final league standings showcased some exceptional performances in football throughout Europe and around the world.
Ballon d’Or 2026 Winners: Kane and Putellas Lead
After his 73-goal campaign for club and country, Kane was the first Englishman in 25 years to secure the men’s prize. It was her third historic performance of the year, as Putellas outshot Ewa Pajor and Khadija Shaw.
Men’s Ballon d’Or 2026 Final Rankings
The official UEFA results have confirmed that Kane is first, Kylian Mbappé is second while Lamine Yamal is third. Rodri and Lionel Messi filled in the top five, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembélé, Erling Haaland, Michael Olise and Fabián Ruiz rounding out the list.
Women’s Ballon d’Or 2026 Final Rankings
Putellas was in the lead in the women’s final standings with Pajor, Shaw, Melchie Dumornay and Patri Guijarro. The top ten were rounded out by Caroline Graham Hansen, Pernille Harder, Clàudia Pina, Alessia Russo and Temwa Chawinga.
Other Major Ballon d’Or 2026 Award Winners
Lamine Yamal and Vicky López were the young players winners. Unai Simón and Cata Coll won goalkeeper prizes and Luis de la Fuente and Pere Romeu won coaching prizes. The clubs of Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona received club awards.
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