WINNERS OF THE HISTORIC 70TH BALLON D’OR® AWARDS

LONDON, UK (October 27, 2026) — Following yesterday evening’s landmark gala at the London Palladium Theatre, UEFA and France Football have officially released the comprehensive list of laureates for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Marking the 70th anniversary of football’s most prestigious individual accolade, the 2026 edition celebrated outstanding achievements from the August 3, 2025, to July 19, 2026 reference period.

Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas Secure Ultimate Individual Honors

England captain and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane has been awarded the 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or. Kane is the first Englishman to claim the trophy in 25 years, following an exceptional 73-goal season for club and country. He spearheaded Bayern Munich to a domestic treble, finishing ahead of Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé and Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal in the final voting.

In the women’s category, Spanish midfielder Alexia Putellas captured a record-equalling third career Women’s Ballon d’Or. Putellas’ masterful Champions League campaign with FC Barcelona, which preceded her high-profile transfer to the London City Lionesses, cemented her return to the pinnacle of global football.

Full List of 2026 Laureates & Rankings

Additional category winners include Lamine Yamal (Kopa Trophy), Vicky López (Women’s Young Talent), Unai Simón (Yashin Trophy), Cata Coll (Women’s Goalkeeper), Luis de la Fuente (Men’s Coach), Pere Romeu (Women’s Coach), Harry Kane (Gerd Müller Trophy), Charlyn Corral (Women’s Striker), Paris Saint-Germain (Men’s Club), Barcelona (Women’s Club), and Bukayo Saka (Sócrates Award).

The official men’s top ten voting results featured Harry Kane in first place, followed by Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Lionel Messi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembélé, Erling Haaland, Michael Olise, and Fabián Ruiz. Complete voting breakdowns, media assets, and transcripts can be found in the referenced web documents and official channels.