Ballon d'Or 2026: Harry Kane and Charlyn Corral Sweep Gerd Muller Trophies
Harry Kane and Charlyn Corral claim the Gerd Muller Trophy at the 2026 Ballon d'Or. See the full list of winners including Lamine Yamal and Luis de la Fuente.
The 2026 Ballon d'Or awards ceremony has crowned its most lethal finishers, with Bayern Munich's Harry Kane and CF Pachuca's Charlyn Corral winning the prestigious Gerd Muller Trophy for the men and women, respectively. The awards recognize the most prolific goalscorers of the season, celebrating clinical finishing and an unwavering eye for goal.
Harry Kane's Historic Goal-Slaying Season
England captain Harry Kane's dominance in the 2025-26 campaign was nothing short of extraordinary. The Bayern Munich striker claimed the Men's Striker of the Year title after a season where he seemed unable to stop scoring. Kane found the back of the net a staggering 73 times and contributed eight assists.
His individual brilliance was mirrored by team success. Kane was the driving force behind a domestic treble for Bayern Munich, as the club secured the Bundesliga title, the German Cup, and the German Super Cup. His form solidified his reputation as one of the most dangerous forwards in world football.
Charlyn Corral's Clinical Edge
On the women's side, Mexico's Charlyn Corral was honored with the Women's Gerd Muller Trophy. Representing CF Pachuca, Corral delivered a masterclass in consistency, scoring 42 goals in exactly 42 matches last season.
Beyond her individual goal tally, Corral played a pivotal role in leading CF Pachuca to victory in the CONCACAF Women's Champions Cup, ensuring her exceptional season was punctuated with major silverware.
Barcelona and Spain Dominate Other Categories
The ceremony saw a strong presence from Barcelona and the Spanish national team across various categories:
Young Talent and Coaching
- Lamine Yamal: The Barcelona sensation was named Men's Young Player of the Year.
- Vicky Lopez: Her Barcelona teammate took home the Women's Young Player of the Year award.
- Luis de la Fuente: The Spain head coach was recognized as the Men's Coach of the Year.
- Pere Romeu: The Barcelona women's head coach was named Women's Coach of the Year.
Goalkeeping and Special Honors
- Unai Simón: The Spain and Athletic Club shot-stopper was named Men's Goalkeeper of the Year.
- Cata Coll: The Barcelona goalkeeper claimed the Women's Goalkeeper of the Year honor.
- Bukayo Saka: The Arsenal forward was presented with the Socrates Award for his contributions beyond the pitch.
Club of the Year
The prestige of the club awards was split between two European giants. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) was named the Men's Club of the Year, while Barcelona secured the title of Women's Club of the Year.