Harry Kane has won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, becoming the first England star to win the diadem after 25 years.
The forward started his senior career at English side, Tottenham Hotspur and went on to spend more than 18 years at the club, scoring about 300 goals in all competitions.
Despite the impressive goalscoring feat, he struggled for trophies, missing a number of them by a whisker. In an effort to turn around the trophyless career, the striker teamed up with German side, Bayern Munich in 2023 and since his arrival at the club, it has been one achievement to another, scooping the Bundesliga title among others.
Following his eye-catching performances at the 2026 World Cup cum his terrific goalscoring displays for his club, he has been adjudged as the best player for 2026, clinching the top football prize and has expressed his delight for the feat, praising his formal club as well as his teammates.
“I want to say thank you to Tottenham Hotspur. I wouldn’t be where I am today without Tottenham, for sure,” Kane said.
“I was there from 11 years old. [With] all the guidance, the coaches, you allowed me to live my dream.
“So, for sure, without all those moments together, all the ups and downs along the way of that journey has led me to this moment here today. So I just want to say thank you to Tottenham Hotspur.
“To all my England teammates. We had a special year, it wasn’t the perfect year but we had a lot of good moments.
“We built a great bond together, a lot of togetherness, the way we played and it is truly an honour to play and captain you.
“This one is for all of us, for sure.”
Kane has also lauded the impact of Bayern manager, Thomas Tuchel and the staff of the club for supporting him to win the award.
“To Thomas Tuchel and the staff, the leadership, the way you drive us, the way you push standards, it is an honour to represent you.”
Kane has scored more than 100 goals for Bayern in all competitions since joining the German club.
