Harry Kane wins the Ballon d'Or for the first time in his career
Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or and the Golden Boot following a standout performance with Bayern Munich and the English national team.
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English star Harry Kane, aged 33, won the 2026 Ballon d’Or for the first time in his career, following a distinguished season with his national team and German club Bayern Munich. Kane helped England finish third at the 2026 World Cup after defeating France in the third-place playoff, scoring six goals and providing one assist in seven tournament matches. He also claimed the European Golden Shoe for topping the European leagues’ scoring charts during the season, netting 73 goals across all competitions. Additionally, Kane won the Golden Shoe with Bayern Munich and led his team to the UEFA Champions League semifinals last season.
