Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas claimed the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or awards, respectively, at the 2026 ceremony held at the London Palladium in England on Monday.

Kane was rewarded for his performances with Bayern Munich, while Putellas secured the women’s honour for the third time in her career.

Barcelona also emerged among the major winners of the night, with Lamine Yamal and Vicky López receiving the men’s and women’s Kopa Trophies, awarded to the best young players in football.

Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón and Barcelona’s Cata Coll won the men’s and women’s Yashin Trophies, respectively, while Spain coach Luis de la Fuente and Barcelona manager Pere Romeu were recognised with the Johan Cruyff Trophies for their coaching achievements.

The Gerd Müller Trophies went to Kane and Mexico international Charlyn Corral in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively, in recognition of their goalscoring exploits.

At club level, Paris Saint-Germain won the Men’s Club of the Year award, while Barcelona claimed the women’s prize.

Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka received the Sócrates Award for his humanitarian work.

The awards recognised individual excellence, coaching achievements and team performances during the 2025/26 season, bringing together football’s leading figures to celebrate their contributions to the game.