Harry Kane has been named the Ballon d’Or Striker of the Year for the second time, following another extraordinary season for Bayern Munich and England.
The Leytonstone-born forward scored 36 Bundesliga goals in 31 appearances, added 14 in the Champions League and found the net 10 times in the German domestic cup. His hat-trick in the final helped Bayern secure their 21st DFB-Pokal triumph.
A century of England goals is now in sight
Kane also scored 12 times for England during the award period, taking his international total to 91. Six came at the 2026 World Cup, including three match-winners, as he overtook Gary Lineker as England’s record World Cup goalscorer.
His club form brought a second European Golden Shoe and a third consecutive Bundesliga top-scorer award. Across his Bayern campaign, he scored 51 goals in the Bundesliga and Champions League combined, while also providing seven assists.
The Striker of the Year award, formerly known as the Gerd Müller Trophy, recognises the leading scorer in top-level football. Kane previously shared the honour with Kylian Mbappé in 2024.
Why it matters for Britain
Kane’s achievement adds another major international honour to the career of an English player who began in east London. With 91 goals for England, his record now gives supporters a clear milestone to follow as he closes in on a century.
