Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or as Messi and Haaland feature in top 10

Harry Kane has been named the world’s best player after winning the Ballon d’Or at a ceremony in London.

The England captain and Bayern Munich striker claimed the award in its 70th edition after an outstanding 2025-26 season.

Kane scored 73 goals and provided eight assists in 65 appearances for Bayern Munich and England. He also finished the campaign as Europe’s leading goalscorer, the Bundesliga’s top scorer and the Bundesliga’s best player.

He helped Bayern Munich win the domestic treble and also secured a bronze medal with England at the 2026 World Cup, scoring six goals during the tournament.

Kane finished ahead of France and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe, who took second place, while Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal was third.

The top 10 in the Ballon d’Or rankings were:

1. Harry Kane – England – Bayern Munich 2. Kylian Mbappe – France – Real Madrid 3. Lamine Yamal – Spain – Barcelona 4. Rodri – Spain – Manchester City and Barcelona 5. Lionel Messi – Argentina – Inter Miami 6. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – Georgia – Paris Saint-Germain 7. Ousmane Dembele – France – Paris Saint-Germain 8. Erling Haaland – Norway – Manchester City 9. Michael Olise – France – Bayern Munich 10. Fabian Ruiz – Portugal – Paris Saint-Germain