Harry Kane wins Men’s Striker of the Year award at Ballon d’Or
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on 3news
Bayern Munich’s English striker Harry Kane won the Men’s Striker of the Year award at the 2026 Ballon d’Or. He scored 73 goals and provided eight assists in 65 appearances for his club and country during the 2025-2026 season, according to 3news.
Harry Kane, Bayern Munich striker and England captain, won the Men’s Striker of the Year award at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London on Monday 26 October, 3news reports. He scored 73 goals and provided eight assists in 65 appearances for his club and country during the 2025-2026 season.
The award recognises his attacking output over the season, while Kane was also among the contenders for the men’s Ballon d’Or. He joined Bayern Munich in August 2023, after playing in English football for almost two decades, notably for Tottenham.
Before the ceremony, Kane was named among the Ballon d’Or contenders after scoring 73 goals, in an article published on 22 October. The top scorer award was one of several presented that evening, including awards to Luis de la Fuente and Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simón.
