Full list of 2026 Ballon d’Or winners

France Football honoured outstanding footballers at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London on October 26, 2026.

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane won the men’s Ballon d’Or, beating stiff competition from Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal to claim the prestigious individual award.

Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas won the women’s Ballon d’Or for her outstanding performances during the season under review. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente also won the Men’s Coach of the Year award.

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Several other players, coaches and clubs received awards for their performances during the 2025/2026 season.

The ceremony brought together club presidents, chief executive officers, technical officials and players, many of whom attended in formal attire, to celebrate achievements in football.

Full list of winners

Men’s Ballon d’Or

Harry Kane (Bayern Munich, England)

Women’s Ballon d’Or

Alexia Putellas (Barcelona, Spain)

Men’s Young Talent of the Year

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona, Spain)

Women’s Young Talent of the Year

Vicky López (Barcelona, Spain)

Men’s Coach of the Year

Luis de la Fuente (Spain)

Women’s Coach of the Year

Pere Romeu (Barcelona)

Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year

Unai Simón (Athletic Bilbao, Spain)

Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year

Cata Coll (Barcelona, Spain)

Socrates Award

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal, England)

The award recognises humanitarian work and social initiatives connected to football.

Men’s Club of the Year

Paris Saint-Germain

Women’s Club of the Year

Barcelona

Men’s Striker of the Year

Harry Kane (Bayern Munich, England)

Women’s Striker of the Year

Charlyn Corral (CF Pachuca, Mexico)

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