Kane: Winning the Ballon d'Or Was a Dream Come True

Harry Kane, the striker for German football club Bayern Munich, described his winning of the Ballon d’Or award yesterday as an achievement that surpasses “my wildest dreams,” before pledging to try to win the prize again next year.

Kane’s victory in the 70th edition of the Ballon d’Or was widely celebrated at a ceremony held at the London Palladium, where enthusiastic cheers erupted when former Brazilian striker Ronaldo announced the name of the England national team captain.

Kane delivered an exceptional season in 2025–2026, which helped the 33-year-old player outshine Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal to claim the prestigious award.

During that season, Kane scored 73 goals for his club and national team, won two titles with Bayern Munich, and led England to third place in the World Cup. Kane became the first English player to win the award, presented by France Football magazine, since Michael Owen in 2001, adding a new chapter to an extraordinary career that began with being rejected by Arsenal, enduring several difficult loan spells, and finally achieving his late breakthrough with his childhood club, Tottenham Hotspur.

Kane said: “My heart was racing, and I just hoped they would say my name.” He added, “Honestly, I’m feeling a lot of great emotions, and it’s special to share these moments with my friends and family who are here. Yes, I can say it’s a dream come true, but it goes beyond my wildest dreams.”