Harry Kane has won the 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or, ending England’s 25-year wait for the prestigious award. Kylian Mbappé finished second, while Lamine Yamal came third. Alexia Putellas won the Women’s Ballon d’Or for the third time.
The 2026 Ballon d’Or awards ceremony took place in London on Monday, October 26, celebrating the outstanding performers in men’s and women’s football.
Kane claimed the men’s prize after an impressive campaign with Bayern Munich. The England international became the first Englishman to win the men’s award since Michael Owen in 2001.
Mbappé finished second in the voting, with Barcelona’s Yamal taking third place. Rodri came fourth, while Lionel Messi finished fifth.
In the women’s category, Spain international Putellas secured her third Ballon d’Or title after previous victories in 2021 and 2022. Barcelona forward Ewa Pajor finished second, while Manchester City striker Khadija “Bunny” Shaw came third.
Below is the full list of the leading players, final rankings and other award winners from the ceremony.
Men’s Ballon d’Or 2026: Full Ranking
Harry Kane topped the men’s voting, ahead of 29 other ranked positions. Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich players featured prominently in the standings.
- Harry Kane — Bayern Munich
- Kylian Mbappé — Real Madrid
- Lamine Yamal — Barcelona
- Rodri — Manchester City
- Lionel Messi — Inter Miami
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia — Paris Saint-Germain
- Ousmane Dembélé — Paris Saint-Germain
- Erling Haaland — Manchester City
- Michael Olise — Bayern Munich
- Fabián Ruiz — Paris Saint-Germain
- Jude Bellingham — Real Madrid
- Pau Cubarsí — Barcelona
- Achraf Hakimi — Paris Saint-Germain
- Vitinha — Paris Saint-Germain
- Declan Rice — Arsenal
- Ferran Torres — Barcelona
- Vinícius Júnior — Real Madrid
- Marc Cucurella — Chelsea
- João Neves — Paris Saint-Germain
- Willian Pacho — Paris Saint-Germain
- Gabriel Magalhães — Arsenal
- Lautaro Martínez — Inter Milan
- Nuno Mendes — Paris Saint-Germain
- Luis Díaz — Bayern Munich
- Marquinhos — Paris Saint-Germain
- Dayot Upamecano — Bayern Munich
- Bruno Fernandes — Manchester United
- Julián Quiñones — Al-Qadsiah
- Sadio Mané — Al-Nassr
- William Saliba — Arsenal
Mané and Saliba shared 29th place in the final ranking.
Women’s Ballon d’Or 2026: Full Ranking
Putellas led the women’s standings after another outstanding season. Barcelona players featured heavily, while England international Alessia Russo also secured a place in the top 10.
- Alexia Putellas — Barcelona/London City Lionesses
- Ewa Pajor — Barcelona
- Khadija “Bunny” Shaw — Manchester City
- Melchie Dumornay — OL Lyonnes
- Patri Guijarro — Barcelona
- Caroline Graham Hansen — Barcelona
- Pernille Harder — Bayern Munich
- Claudia Pina — Barcelona
- Alessia Russo — Arsenal
- Temwa Chawinga — Kansas City Current
- Yui Hasegawa
- Klara Bühl
- Mariona Caldentey
- Wendie Renard
- Cata Coll
- Mapi León
- Esmee Brugts
- Barbra Banda
- Tessa Wullaert
- Selma Bacha
- Scarlett Camberos
- Manaka Matsukubo
- Momoko Tanikawa
- Kerstin Casparij
- Caroline Weir
- Alex Greenwood
- Rose Lavelle
- Lorena
- Melvine Malard
- Vivianne Miedema
Lorena, Melvine Malard and Vivianne Miedema shared 28th place.
Other Ballon d’Or 2026 Award Winners
The ceremony also recognised young players, goalkeepers, coaches, clubs and footballers involved in social causes.
- Men’s Ballon d’Or: Harry Kane
- Women’s Ballon d’Or: Alexia Putellas
- Men’s Kopa Trophy: Lamine Yamal
- Women’s Kopa Trophy: Vicky López
- Men’s Yashin Trophy: Unai Simón
- Women’s Yashin Trophy: Cata Coll
- Men’s Johan Cruyff Trophy: Luis de la Fuente
- Women’s Johan Cruyff Trophy: Pere Romeu
- Men’s Gerd Müller Trophy: Harry Kane
- Women’s Gerd Müller Trophy: Charlyn Corral
- Men’s Club of the Year: Paris Saint-Germain
- Women’s Club of the Year: Barcelona
- Sócrates Award: Bukayo Saka
The Kopa Trophy recognises outstanding young players, while the Yashin Trophy honours goalkeepers. The Johan Cruyff Trophy recognises coaches, and the Gerd Müller Trophy celebrates leading goalscorers.
What the Results Mean for European Football
Kane’s triumph represents a significant moment for English football. His win ends a wait dating back to Owen’s success in 2001 and adds another major individual honour to his career.
Mbappé and Yamal also strengthened their positions among the leading names in world football by finishing second and third, respectively.
In the women’s category, Putellas added another major achievement to her career. Her third victory places her among the most successful players in the history of the award.
Paris Saint-Germain’s strong representation in the men’s rankings and Barcelona’s presence in the women’s standings also highlighted the influence of Europe’s leading clubs.
The results provide a snapshot of the players and teams that attracted the most recognition during the season, while the other awards celebrated achievements across different areas of the game.
