‎Harry Kane Breaks Silence Following Ballon d’Or Triumph 

‎Harry Kane has been named the 2026 Ballon d’Or. The Bayern Munich striker claimed the award for the first time in his career, beating Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe.

‎The former Tottenham Hotspur player proved unstoppable in the 2025/26 season as he helped Bayern win the Bundesliga, the German Cup and the German Super Cup.

‎Kane scored an astonishing 73 goals for club and country, providing 8 assists.

‎The England international was overwhelmed with joy as he takes the stage to collect the Ballon d’Or award.

Harry Kane smiles after receiving the Ballon d’Or award for the best male footballer during the 2026 Ballon d’Or France Football award ceremony at the Palladium Theatre in London on October 26, 2026. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP via Getty Images)

‎Reflecting on his triumph, Kane said: “I’m almost lost for words. Being here in London makes it even more special. I can imagine how difficult it was for the judges to vote. I thank those who voted for me and my Bayern team-mates: you pushed me and made me better. A hug for Kompany. I’m happy to bring this trophy back to Bayern. It’s also an honour to be England captain. I’m very proud, and I also thank Tuchel and his staff. I want to thank Tottenham too. I wouldn’t be here without Tottenham. I hope I can be an example to those who dream of being the best, as I am today. To my children: I’ve brought home many trophies, but this one is special. I want to be a good father as well as a good professional. And to my wife, my best friend: you wanted this almost more than I did… You helped me achieve my dreams.”

‎Kane, 33, becomes the first English player to win the Ballon d’Or since Michael Owen in 2001. That ends a 25-year wait.

‎England head coach Thomas Tuchel also celebrated his captain.

‎Tuchel’s message of congratulations to Kane, carried by the “Independent” newspaper, read: “Congratulations Harry on a deserved Ballon d’Or win! I ran out of words to describe your performances a long time ago, but I am delighted to see the football world officially recognise you now.”

‎He added: “To become the first Englishman to win this great honour in 25 years makes it even more special, and we are lucky to have you as our captain.”

‎The England boss signed off: “I know you will enjoy this moment with your loved ones, and then you will return to doing what you do best of all: scoring goals and winning matches.”