Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas took the two big prizes at the London Palladium on Monday night, but the story of the 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony was a Spanish sweep — Spain and Barcelona collected award after award on a glittering night in London. Here is every winner, all in one place.
The Top Prizes
Men's Ballon d'Or — Harry Kane (Bayern Munich and England). The England captain was presented the trophy by Brazil legend Ronaldo and became the first English winner since Michael Owen in 2001, beating Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal after a 73-goal season for club and country. Read our full report: Harry Kane Wins Ballon d'Or 2026: First English Winner Since Owen.
Women's Ballon d'Or — Alexia Putellas (Barcelona and Spain). Putellas claimed the award for the third time, after 2021 and 2022, having captained Barcelona to a quadruple before signing for London City Lionesses in the summer. Spanish players have now won the women's prize six years running.
The Men's Top 10
Kane topped the vote ahead of Mbappe and Yamal, with Rodri fourth and Lionel Messi fifth. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembele, Erling Haaland, Michael Olise and Fabian Ruiz completed the top ten — see the full story in Bellingham 11th as Ballon d'Or Top 10 Is Confirmed.
Young Talent of the Year
Men's Kopa Trophy — Lamine Yamal (Barcelona and Spain), for the third straight year. The 19-year-old said his team-mate Pau Cubarsi deserved it just as much — full story: Yamal Wins Third Straight Kopa and Says Cubarsi Deserved It. Women's Kopa Trophy — Vicky Lopez (Barcelona and Spain), who defended her title for a second straight year.
Goalkeepers of the Year
Men's Yashin Trophy — Unai Simon (Athletic Club and Spain), the World Cup-winning goalkeeper who conceded just once in Spain's triumphant campaign. Women's Yashin Trophy — Cata Coll (Barcelona and Spain), who dethroned last year's winner Hannah Hampton.
Coaches of the Year
Men's Coach of the Year — Luis de la Fuente (Spain), rewarded for leading La Roja to World Cup glory in North America. Women's Coach of the Year — Pere Romeu (Barcelona), whose side won four trophies including the Women's Champions League.
Strikers of the Year
Men's Gerd Muller Trophy — Harry Kane, presented by Alan Shearer after his 73 goals in 65 matches. Kane was the only man to leave the Palladium with two awards. Women's Striker of the Year — Charlyn Corral (Pachuca and Mexico), who scored 49 goals in 49 matches.
Socrates Award
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal and England) was honoured for his humanitarian work with the BigShoe charity, which has funded life-changing operations for children and container homes for earthquake-hit families. He was presented the award by Nigerian singer Burna Boy and was the first non-Spanish winner of the night — full story: Bukayo Saka Wins Socrates Award at the Ballon d'Or.
Clubs of the Year
Men's Club of the Year — Paris Saint-Germain, after back-to-back Champions League titles, with last year's Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele collecting the award. Women's Club of the Year — Barcelona, for the third time in four years.
So What Does It Mean?
One night told two stories. Kane's win, argued over for months, was ultimately a verdict that a season still beats a summer — 73 goals outweighed World Cup runs and Champions League medals. And underneath it, Spanish football's grip on the game tightened: the World Cup winners supplied the women's champion, both young players, both goalkeepers, both coaches and the women's club of the year. The full winners list is also carried by Sky Sports and TNT Sports.
Beyond the Final Whistle verdict: a coronation for Kane, a showcase for Spain — and a reminder that English football's biggest individual honour had to travel through Munich to come home. Which winner surprised you most?
