England captain Harry Kane and Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas emerged as the headline winners at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony held at the London Palladium on Monday, October 26.

Kane won the men’s Ballon d’Or, while Putellas claimed the women’s award for the third time, as football’s leading players, coaches and clubs were recognised at the 70th edition of the prestigious ceremony.

The event, organised by France Football in partnership with UEFA, was held in London for the first time to mark the award’s 70th anniversary.

Kane’s victory capped a successful campaign for the Bayern Munich striker, who also received the Gerd Müller Trophy for his goalscoring achievements. Putellas, meanwhile, added another major individual honour to her career after being recognised for her performances in women’s football.

Kopa Trophy: Yamal and López win young player awards

Barcelona and Spain forward Lamine Yamal won the men’s Kopa Trophy for the third consecutive year, recognising him as the outstanding young player in men’s football.

His Barcelona teammate Vicky López claimed the women’s Kopa Trophy, securing the honour for the second consecutive year.

The awards recognise exceptional performances and development among young footballers. 

Yashin Trophy: Simón and Coll recognised

Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón won the men’s Yashin Trophy, awarded to the outstanding goalkeeper in men’s football.

Barcelona and Spain goalkeeper Cata Coll received the women’s Yashin Trophy, recognising her performances in the women’s game. 

Gerd Müller Trophy: Kane and Corral honoured

Kane won the men’s Gerd Müller Trophy for his goalscoring performances, adding another award to his successful evening.

Mexico international Charlyn Corral claimed the women’s Gerd Müller Trophy, recognising her achievements in front of goal. 

Johan Cruyff Trophy: De la Fuente and Romeu win coaching awards

Spain national team coach Luis de la Fuente was named men’s Coach of the Year, receiving the Johan Cruyff Trophy for his work with the national side.

Barcelona women’s manager Pere Romeu won the women’s Coach of the Year award, recognising his contribution to the team’s performances during the season. 

Club of the Year: PSG and Barcelona recognised

Paris Saint-Germain won the Men’s Club of the Year award after another successful campaign in European football.

Barcelona claimed the Women’s Club of the Year award, further underlining the club’s achievements in the women’s game. 

Sócrates Award: Bukayo Saka recognised

Arsenal and England winger Bukayo Saka received the Sócrates Award, which recognises humanitarian initiatives and social causes supported by football personalities.

The award highlights the role footballers can play in supporting communities and contributing to society beyond their performances on the pitch. 

A landmark edition of football’s individual awards

The 2026 ceremony celebrated achievements across men’s and women’s football, recognising leading players, emerging talents, goalkeepers, coaches, clubs and humanitarian contributions.

Kane’s triumph in the men’s category and Putellas’ success in the women’s award provided the evening’s major highlights, while Yamal’s continued success in the Kopa Trophy reinforced his standing among the sport’s emerging talents.

The Ballon d’Or, first presented in 1956, remains one of football’s most prominent individual honours, with the annual ceremony celebrating excellence across the global game.