Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or, becoming the first Englishman in 25 years. He scored 73 goals in 65 appearances for Bayern Munich and England during the 2025-26 season. This prolific tally earned him the Gerd Müller Trophy, recognizing him as the season's leading goalscorer. Kane's exceptional performances were instrumental in Bayern Munich securing both the Bundesliga title and the German Cup. He netted 61 goals for Bayern, with 36 in the Bundesliga, 14 in the Champions League, 10 in the German Cup, and one in the German Supercup. Additionally, he contributed 12 goals for England, including six during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kane, who joined Bayern from Tottenham Hotspur in 2023, also claimed the European Golden Shoe. Other notable contenders for the men's Ballon d'Or included Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Erling Haaland, and Rodri. Alexia Putellas secured her third women's Ballon d'Or, having helped Barcelona win multiple trophies and joining London City Lionesses.