The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony delivered a memorable night for world football, with Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas claiming the men’s and women’s top individual prizes at the London Palladium on Monday, October 26.
The 70th edition of football’s prestigious awards celebrated achievements across the men’s and women’s games, recognising outstanding players, emerging talents, goalkeepers, goalscorers, coaches and clubs, alongside individuals making a difference through humanitarian work.
Kane emerged as the headline winner after an extraordinary season with Bayern Munich and England. The striker scored 73 goals for club and country during the 2025/26 campaign, helping Bayern secure major domestic honours and becoming the first Englishman since Michael Owen in 2001 to win the men’s Ballon d’Or.
Barcelona legend Putellas also enjoyed a memorable evening, winning the women’s Ballon d’Or for the third time in her career. Her achievement further strengthened her status among the most accomplished players in women’s football.
Here is the complete list of winners from the 2026 ceremony.
Harry Kane Wins Men’s Ballon d’Or
Kane claimed the biggest individual prize in men’s football after a remarkable campaign that combined exceptional goalscoring statistics with domestic success.
The Bayern Munich striker recorded 73 goals across club and international football, including 61 goals in 51 appearances for the German champions. His performances helped Bayern win the Bundesliga and German Cup, while he also scored 14 goals in the Champions League.
Although Bayern did not win the Champions League and England fell short of the World Cup title, Kane’s sustained individual excellence proved sufficient to secure the award.
Kylian Mbappé finished second, while Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal placed third.
Alexia Putellas Wins Third Women’s Ballon d’Or
Putellas took home the women’s Ballon d’Or after another outstanding season, securing the honour for the third time.
The Spanish midfielder and Barcelona star added another prestigious individual achievement to a career already filled with major trophies and personal accolades.
Her victory highlighted her continuing influence on women’s football and Barcelona’s success at the highest level.
Lamine Yamal and Vicky López Win Young Player Awards
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal won the men’s young talent award for the third consecutive year, underlining his remarkable consistency at the highest level despite his age.
The Spanish international has continued to distinguish himself through his creativity, technical ability and attacking influence, competing against established stars while remaining one of football’s most exciting young players.
Barcelona teammate Vicky López won the women’s young talent award, retaining the honour for the second consecutive year.
Her recognition highlighted Barcelona’s continued investment in young talent and the growing influence of its academy in women’s football.
Unai Simón and Cata Coll Named Best Goalkeepers
Spain international Unai Simón won the men’s goalkeeper award after an impressive season that included outstanding performances during Spain’s successful World Cup campaign.
His shot-stopping ability and composure under pressure helped him stand out among the world’s leading goalkeepers.
Cata Coll claimed the women’s goalkeeper award following another impressive campaign with Barcelona and Spain.
The two awards provided further recognition of Spain’s strength in goalkeeping across both the men’s and women’s games.
Harry Kane and Charlyn Corral Win Striker Awards
Kane collected another honour by winning the men’s striker award, completing a memorable double at the ceremony.
His 73 goals across club and country made him one of the most prolific players of the season and provided a major part of his case for the Ballon d’Or.
Mexico international Charlyn Corral won the women’s striker award after an exceptional campaign with Pachuca.
Corral scored 49 goals in 49 appearances, an outstanding return that demonstrated her consistency and effectiveness in front of goal.
The recognition celebrated two forwards whose scoring records placed them among the leading attacking players of the season.
Luis de la Fuente and Pere Romeu Win Coach of the Year
Spain national team manager Luis de la Fuente won the men’s coach award after guiding his side to World Cup glory.
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final, capping a successful international campaign that strengthened De la Fuente’s reputation as one of the leading coaches in the game.
His achievement reflected the team’s tactical discipline, collective organisation and ability to deliver on football’s biggest international stage.
Barcelona manager Pere Romeu won the women’s coach award after leading the club through an outstanding campaign that included domestic and European success.
Barcelona’s achievements reinforced the club’s position among the dominant forces in women’s football, with Romeu receiving recognition for his work in maintaining the team’s high standards.
Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona Win Club of the Year
Paris Saint-Germain claimed the men’s club award following another successful campaign in which the French side secured a second consecutive Champions League title alongside domestic success.
The recognition underlined PSG’s continued progress in European football and the strength of a squad built to compete for major honours.
Barcelona won the women’s club award after another impressive season featuring domestic and European achievements.
The Spanish club’s success reflected its sustained investment in women’s football, its development of young players and its ability to remain competitive across multiple competitions.
The two awards recognised clubs that combined individual quality with collective achievement.
Bukayo Saka Receives the Sócrates Award
Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka received the Sócrates Award, which recognises humanitarian work and social initiatives connected to football.
The award provides a reminder that the influence of professional footballers can extend beyond their performances on the pitch.
Saka’s recognition added a different dimension to the ceremony, celebrating the importance of social responsibility and positive contributions to communities.
Complete List of Ballon d’Or 2026 Winners
The following is the full list of award recipients announced at the ceremony:
Men’s Ballon d’Or: Harry Kane
Women’s Ballon d’Or: Alexia Putellas
Men’s Young Talent of the Year: Lamine Yamal
Women’s Young Talent of the Year: Vicky López
Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year: Unai Simón
Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year: Cata Coll
Men’s Striker of the Year: Harry Kane
Women’s Striker of the Year: Charlyn Corral
Men’s Coach of the Year: Luis de la Fuente
Women’s Coach of the Year: Pere Romeu
Men’s Club of the Year: Paris Saint-Germain
Women’s Club of the Year: Barcelona
Sócrates Award: Bukayo Saka
The ceremony also celebrated the leading goalscorers through the Gerd Müller Trophy, with Kane recognised in the men’s category and Corral in the women’s category.
The 2026 awards demonstrated the breadth of excellence across modern football, from established superstars to emerging talents and the coaches and clubs shaping the game.
Kane and Putellas took centre stage with the two main individual honours, but the achievements of Yamal, López, Simón, Coll, Corral, De la Fuente, Romeu, PSG, Barcelona and Saka ensured that the ceremony recognised success in multiple forms.
For Kane, the night marked a historic personal milestone. For Putellas, it represented another chapter in an exceptional career. Together, their victories highlighted the individual quality and collective achievement that continue to define football at the highest level..
