Harry Kane Claims Ballon d'Or as First English Winner in 25 Years

Harry Kane secured the Ballon d'Or on Monday in London, becoming the first Englishman to win the award in 25 years. The 33-year-old forward finished ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal after captaining England to third place at the 2026 World Cup. He is now the fifth Englishman to receive the honor.

Gratitude to Early Development

Kane highlighted the role of Tottenham, where he arrived at age 11 and remained until his move to Bayern Munich in 2023. He noted that the guidance and experiences there shaped his path to this achievement. Several coaches from that period received special recognition for their support during his formative years at the club.

Tributes to Teammates and Family

The forward also praised his England teammates for building strong bonds and delivering notable moments throughout the year. He singled out the coaching staff led by Thomas Tuchel for raising standards.