England captain Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or after a remarkable 2025/26 season in which he scored 61 goals in all competitions for Bayern Munich.The 32-year-old striker’s prolific campaign helped Bayern secure a domestic treble, further cementing his status as one of the world’s leading forwards.
Kane scored 36 goals in 31 Bundesliga appearances, earning his second European Golden Shoe. He also registered 10 goals in six DFB-Pokal appearances and 14 goals in 13 UEFA Champions League matches.His overall tally included 61 goals and seven assists in 51 appearances for the German giants, averaging a goal every 66 minutes.
Kane also scored 12 goals for England during the year, adding to an outstanding season at club level.Among the highlights was reaching 100 goals for Bayern Munich faster than any other player in the club’s 126-year history.
He also delivered crucial performances in major matches, including a decisive goal against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals.Kane ended his Bundesliga campaign with a hat-trick against FC Köln before scoring another treble in the DFB-Pokal final against Stuttgart, taking his total to five hat-tricks for the season.
His consistent finishing, penalty-taking accuracy and ability to score from distance were among the standout features of his campaign.The Ballon d’Or recognises the world’s outstanding footballers, with Kane’s award capping a season defined by individual records and team success at Bayern Munich.
