Ballon d’Or 2026: Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas headline the full list of winners

England captain Harry Kane and Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas were among the biggest winners at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London, as football’s leading players, coaches and clubs were recognised for their achievements during the 2025–26 season.

Kane claimed the men’s Ballon d’Or after an impressive campaign for Bayern Munich and England, beating competition from Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal and France forward Kylian Mbappé to secure the prestigious individual honour.

Putellas, meanwhile, won the Women’s Ballon d’Or for the third time in her career, adding to her previous triumphs in 2021 and 2022. Her latest success further strengthens her standing among the most decorated players in the history of women’s football.

The ceremony, held at the London Palladium on Monday, October 26, 2026, marked the 70th anniversary of the Ballon d’Or, which was first presented in 1956.

Several other major awards were handed out during the event, with Kane also winning the men’s striker award, while Mexico international Charlyn Corral received the women’s equivalent.

Harry Kane wins the men's Ballon d'Or.

Kane emerged as the leading winner of the night after being named the best men’s player in world football for 2026.

The England captain’s recognition capped a campaign in which his goalscoring performances for Bayern Munich and his country placed him among the leading contenders for the award.

Kane also won the men’s striker award, giving him two major individual honours at the ceremony.

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His victory was one of the main talking points of the evening, with Yamal and Mbappé also attracting attention during the build-up to the announcement.

Yamal did not leave the ceremony empty-handed, however, as he won the men’s Young Talent of the Year award, recognising his performances among the sport’s emerging stars.

Alexia Putellas wins third Women’s Ballon d'Or.

Putellas secured the Women’s Ballon d’Or for the third time, having previously won the award in 2021 and 2022.

The Spanish midfielder’s latest triumph adds another milestone to her career and underlines her continued importance to women’s football.

Barcelona also enjoyed success across several categories, with the club winning the Women’s Club of the Year award.

Barcelona Women’s coach Pere Romeu was named Women’s Coach of the Year, while goalkeeper Cata Coll won the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award.

Vicky López completed Barcelona’s list of individual winners by claiming the Women’s Young Talent of the Year prize.

Full list of Ballon d’Or 2026 winners

The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony recognised outstanding performers across men’s and women’s football, with awards presented for individual excellence, goalscoring, goalkeeping, coaching, young talent, club performance and humanitarian work.

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Here is the complete list of winners from the 70th anniversary ceremony.

Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona recognised as best clubs

Paris Saint-Germain won the Men’s Club of the Year award, adding another distinction to the French club’s achievements on the European stage.

Barcelona claimed the Women’s Club of the Year honour, continuing the Spanish club’s strong presence among the leading teams in the women’s game.

The two awards recognised collective performances, complementing the individual honours presented to players and coaches.

Unai Simón and Cata Coll win goalkeeper awards.

Spain's international Unai Simón was named Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year, while Barcelona’s Cata Coll won the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award.

Their victories highlighted the importance of goalkeepers in a ceremony otherwise dominated by discussions around goalscoring, attacking performances and individual brilliance.

Coll’s award also added to Barcelona’s success in the women’s categories.

Luis de la Fuente and Pere Romeu win coaching awards.

Spain national team coach Luis de la Fuente received the Men’s Coach of the Year award, while Barcelona Women’s coach Pere Romeu won the women’s category.

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The awards recognised their work in leading their respective teams and developing winning approaches during the season.

Their successes also reflected the strong representation of Spanish football across the 2026 Ballon d’Or winners’ list.

Bukayo Saka receives the Sócrates Award.

Arsenal and England forward Bukayo Saka won the Sócrates Award, which recognises humanitarian initiatives and social contributions connected to football.

The award highlights the role footballers can play beyond the pitch through charitable work and community support.

Saka’s recognition provided one of the evening’s off-field highlights, broadening the ceremony’s focus beyond sporting achievements.

Ballon d’Or celebrates 70 years

The 2026 ceremony marked seven decades since the Ballon d’Or was established by French magazine France Football in 1956.

Over the years, the award has become one of football’s most recognised individual honours, celebrating players whose performances have defined seasons and shaped the sport’s history.

The introduction and expansion of categories for women’s football, young players, goalkeepers, coaches and clubs have also broadened the ceremony’s recognition of achievements across the game.

Kane and Putellas headlined the 2026 winners, while the success of Yamal, Corral, Simón, Coll, Saka and the coaching and club award recipients ensured that the anniversary ceremony recognised achievements across multiple areas of football.