FC Bayern has another Ballon d’Or winner! Harry Kane was named the world’s best soccer player on Monday evening. The 33-year-old Englishman prevailed in the prestigious vote over Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona and Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid. For the striker, this is the greatest individual honor of his career to date.

After weeks of speculation and discussion, it’s now official: The Golden Ball is heading to Munich in 2026. Kane succeeds Ousmane Dembélé, who won the award last year.

For the German record champions, this is a historic achievement. It is the first time since 1981 that a player wearing an FC Bayern jersey has won the Ballon d’Or. Back then, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge had secured the coveted trophy for the second time in a row.

Kane is making history at FC Bayern

With his triumph, Kane joins a legendary list. Before him, Gerd Müller, Franz Beckenbauer, and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge had already won the Ballon d’Or as Bayern players. The Englishman is thus the fourth Ballon d’Or winner in the record-holding club’s history.

Kane laid the foundation for his success with an outstanding 2025–26 season. Together with the Munich team, he won the double of the German Championship and the DFB Cup. In the Champions League, FCB reached the semifinals.

Kane also impressed on the international stage. With the English national team, the forward also reached the semifinals at the 2026 World Cup.

His personal goal tally was particularly impressive. During the evaluation period from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026, Kane scored a total of 73 goals for FC Bayern and the English national team.

More than just a goal-scorer: Kane impresses across the board

Yet the 33-year-old has long since distinguished himself as more than just a finisher. Under Vincent Kompany, Kane has developed into an even more well-rounded offensive player.

Time and again, the Englishman drops back into midfield, participates in building up play, and sets up his teammates with precise passes. At the same time, he takes responsibility in defensive situations and works tirelessly for the team.

This versatility, coupled with his exceptional goal-scoring threat, made Kane one of the defining players of last season.

In the Ballon d’Or voting, the Bayern star ultimately prevailed against the international elite. Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé, in particular, were considered his biggest rivals leading up to the vote.

For Kane, this also marks the end of a long wait for the highest individual honor in world soccer. After setting numerous personal records and winning his first major club titles with FC Bayern, the Englishman has now finally reached the pinnacle of soccer.

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