The 2026 Ballon d’Or crowns Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas as the winners of the men’s and women’s awards in a memorable night in London. The ceremony also celebrated the best young talents, outstanding goalkeepers, coaches and clubs of the season.
Other major names among the award winners included Lamine Yamal, Vicky López, Unai Simón, Cata Coll and Bukayo Saka. Here is the complete list of winners and awards from the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony.
All the 2026 Ballon d’Or Winners
- Men’s Ballon d’Or: Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
- Women’s Ballon d’Or: Alexia Putellas (Barcelona)
- Men’s Kopa Trophy: Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
- Women’s Kopa Trophy: Vicky López (Barcelona)
- Men’s Yashin Trophy: Unai Simón (Athletic Club)
- Women’s Yashin Trophy: Cata Coll (Barcelona)
- Men’s Johan Cruyff Trophy: Luis de la Fuente (Spain)
- Women’s Johan Cruyff Trophy: Pere Romeu (Barcelona)
- Men’s Gerd Müller Trophy: Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
- Women’s Gerd Müller Trophy: Charlyn Corral (Pachuca)
- Men’s Club of the Year: Paris Saint-Germain
- Women’s Club of the Year: Barcelona
- Socrates Award: Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
Harry Kane Wins His First Ballon d’Or
Harry Kane was one of the biggest stars of the 2026 ceremony. The Bayern Munich striker claimed the first Ballon d’Or of his career after an outstanding season, earning one of the most prestigious individual honours in world football.
The England international also took home the Gerd Müller Trophy, recognising his goalscoring achievements. It was a historic night for the Three Lions captain, who reached the pinnacle of the global game.
Alexia Putellas Wins the Women’s Ballon d’Or
In the women’s category, Alexia Putellas claimed the 2026 Ballon d’Or, further cementing her status as one of the leading figures in women’s football. The Barcelona star added another major individual honour to her collection.
Barcelona also enjoyed a successful evening across several categories, with Vicky López and Cata Coll among the club’s other award winners. The Catalan side was therefore one of the main protagonists of the ceremony.
Lamine Yamal, Vicky López and the Other Award Winners
The Kopa Trophy recognised Lamine Yamal and Vicky López as outstanding young talents, while the Yashin Trophy honoured goalkeepers Unai Simón and Cata Coll.
The Johan Cruyff awards went to Luis de la Fuente and Pere Romeu, while Charlyn Corral won the women’s Gerd Müller Trophy.
Paris Saint-Germain was named Men’s Club of the Year, with Barcelona taking the women’s award. Finally, Bukayo Saka received the Socrates Award, which recognises social and humanitarian commitment.
The 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony concluded with Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas at the top of the winners’ list, celebrating the leading names in men’s and women’s football.