The 2026 Golden Ball has found a winner. Harry Kane took home the award for the first time in his career.
The English forward had a legendary season, scoring 73 goals in 65 games, celebrated a domestic double with Bayern Munich, and led England to a third-place finish at the World Cup.
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Paris won the derby against Lyon and climbed to the top of the table
Luis de la Fuente Named Coach of the Year
In second place is Kylian Mbappé and in third is Lamine Yamal, who, however, won the award for best young player for the third consecutive year. Rodri and Lionel Messi round out the top five.
Luis de la Fuente was named Coach of the Year, and Unai Simón was named Best Goalkeeper, with Paris Saint-Germain once again named the top team.
On the women’s side, Barcelona swept the awards, with the Golden Ball going to Alexia Putellas, who has won the award for the third time in her career.
Here is a breakdown of all the awards:
Men’s Soccer
- Best Player: Harry Kane (Bayern Munich/England National Team)
- Best Young Player: Lamine Yamal (Barcelona/Spain National Team)
- Best Forward: Harry Kane (Bayern Munich/England National Team)
- Best Goalkeeper: Unai Simón (Athletic Bilbao/Spain National Team)
- Best Coach: Luis de la Fuente (Spain National Team)
- Best Team: Paris Saint-Germain
- Socrates Award: Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
In women’s soccer
- Best Female Player: Alexia Putellas (Barcelona/London City)
- Best Young Player: Vicky López (Barcelona)
- Best Forward: Charlene Coral (Pachuca)
- Best Goalkeeper: Kata Cole (Barcelona)
- Best Coach: Pere Romeu (Barcelona)
- Best Team: Barcelona
*photo source: KYPE
