Why is Harry Kane trending today?
Harry Kane is trending after winning the men's Ballon d'Or at a ceremony in London on October 26. He beat competitors Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal to claim the award following a season where he scored 73 goals in 65 matches.
What happened
- Earlier
Harry Kane wins the men's Ballon d'Or in London, the first Englishman to do so since 2001 [1], [2]
- 26 Oct, 2026
The ceremony begins with nearly an hour's delay due to London traffic [2]
What you need to know
Kane scored 73 goals across 65 games for club and country last season [2].
He helped Bayern Munich win a league and cup double and led England to a third-place World Cup finish [2].
He is the first English winner of the award since Michael Owen won in 2001 [1], [2].
He was the top club goalscorer in Europe for the 2025-26 season [2].
The sources do not specify the exact voting margins between Kane, Mbappe, and Yamal.
Background
Harry Kane is a 33-year-old forward who plays for Bayern Munich and captains the England national team [2]. He joined the German club in 2023 and has since been the Bundesliga's top scorer for three straight seasons [2]. Despite his individual success, Kane has faced previous disappointments, including a loss in the 2019 Champions League final with Tottenham and two defeats in European Championship finals with England [2].
Questions people ask
Who else won a major award at the ceremony?
Alexia Putellas won the women's Ballon d'Or for a third time, and Lamine Yamal won the young talent award [1], [2].
How did Kane perform last season?
He scored 73 goals in 65 appearances, contributing to a domestic double for Bayern Munich and a third-place World Cup finish for England [2].
Where this came from
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