France Football honoured outstanding footballers at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London on October 26, 2026.
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane won the men’s Ballon d’Or, beating stiff competition from Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal to claim the prestigious individual award.
Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas won the women’s Ballon d’Or for her outstanding performances during the season under review. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente also won the Men’s Coach of the Year award.
Several other players, coaches and clubs received awards for their performances during the 2025/2026 season.
The ceremony brought together club presidents, chief executive officers, technical officials and players, many of whom attended in formal attire, to celebrate achievements in football.
Full list of winners
Men’s Ballon d’Or
Harry Kane (Bayern Munich, England)
Women’s Ballon d’Or
Alexia Putellas (Barcelona, Spain)
Men’s Young Talent of the Year
Lamine Yamal (Barcelona, Spain)
Women’s Young Talent of the Year
Vicky López (Barcelona, Spain)
Men’s Coach of the Year
Luis de la Fuente (Spain)
Women’s Coach of the Year
Pere Romeu (Barcelona)
Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year
Unai Simón (Athletic Bilbao, Spain)
Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year
Cata Coll (Barcelona, Spain)
Socrates Award
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal, England)
The award recognises humanitarian work and social initiatives connected to football.
Men’s Club of the Year
Paris Saint-Germain
Women’s Club of the Year
Barcelona
Men’s Striker of the Year
Harry Kane (Bayern Munich, England)
Women’s Striker of the Year
Charlyn Corral (CF Pachuca, Mexico)
