Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane has been honoured with the Gerd Müller Trophy for Best Striker at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony held on Monday, October 26.
The England captain earned the recognition after an impressive 2025/26 campaign, scoring 73 goals in 65 appearances for club and country.
Kane recorded 61 goals in 51 appearances for Bayern Munich and added 12 goals for England, underlining his outstanding form in front of goal.
The 33-year-old also finished as the Bundesliga’s leading scorer with 36 goals, securing the league’s Golden Boot for the third consecutive season. In the UEFA Champions League, he netted 14 times, finishing behind Kylian Mbappé on the scoring chart.
He further scored 10 goals in six DFB-Pokal appearances as Bayern Munich won both the Bundesliga title and the German Cup.
Kane’s remarkable performances also earned him the European Golden Shoe for the second time in his career.
The Gerd Müller Trophy recognises the most prolific goalscorer across club and international competitions, making the award another major achievement in Kane’s career.

