Alexia Putellas and Harry Kane win 2026 Ballon d’Or™ awards

The prestigious 2026 Ballon d’Or™ awards ceremony was held on Monday 26 October at the London Palladium Theatre, England, for the first time as the most distinguished individual award in the world of football marked its 70th anniversary.

The awards have been co-organised by France Football (L’Équipe Group) and UEFA since 2024. Presented annually since 1956, the Ballon d’Or™ is the most illustrious individual distinction in football, awarded to the year’s outstanding players in both the men’s and women’s game in recognition of their performance and outstanding achievements.

The full list of awards presented during this year’s ceremony and their winners are:

Women’s Ballon d’Or™ - Alexia Putellas (Spain, FC Barcelona/London City Lionesses FC)

Men’s Ballon d’Or™ - Harry Kane (England, FC Bayern München)

Women’s Young Talent of the Year - Vicky López (Spain, FC Barcelona)

Men’s Young Talent of the Year - Lamine Yamal (Spain, FC Barcelona)

Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year - Cata Coll (Spain, FC Barcelona)

Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year - Unai Simón (Spain, Athletic Club)

Women’s Coach of the Year - Pere Romeu (Spain, FC Barcelona)

Men’s Coach of the Year - Luis de la Fuente (Spain, Spain national team)

Women’s Club of the Year - FC Barcelona

Men’s Club of the Year - Paris Saint-Germain

Women’s Striker of the Year - Charlyn Corral (Mexico, CF Pachuca)

Men’s Striker of the Year - Harry Kane (England, FC Bayern München)

Sócrates Award (solidarity action) - Bukayo Saka (England, Arsenal FC)

Photo and video highlights (video news release) from the ceremony are available here.

Further information relating to the Ballon d’Or™ awards is available at ballondor.com and UEFA.com.