Harry Kane and Alexia Putellas took the headline prizes at the 2026 Ballon d’Or, but Monday night’s ceremony in London also honoured the next generation, the best goalkeepers, coaches and clubs in world football.
The full list, published by UEFA after the ceremony at the London Palladium, shows a night dominated by Spain and Barcelona, with Paris Saint-Germain also recognised. Here is how every major award was decided.
Lamine Yamal won the men’s Young Talent of the Year award for a third consecutive year, according to UEFA, while Vicky López retained the women’s young player prize. Both play for Barcelona, and both are already established stars despite their youth.
Goalkeepers, coaches and clubs honoured
Unai Simón of Athletic Club won the men’s Goalkeeper of the Year award, while Barcelona’s Cata Coll won the women’s prize. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente, who led his country to World Cup glory, was named men’s Coach of the Year, and Barcelona’s Pere Romeu took the women’s coaching award.
Paris Saint-Germain were named men’s Club of the Year and Barcelona took the women’s club prize. Kane also won the men’s Striker of the Year award, with Mexico international Charlyn Corral of Pachuca winning the women’s striker honour.
Saka wins Socrates Award for charity work
Arsenal and England forward Bukayo Saka won the Sócrates Award for solidarity and humanitarian work, according to UEFA. The award recognises footballers who use their platform for social good, and Saka’s charitable initiatives have earned widespread praise.
Hosted by Kate Scott and Thierry Henry, the 70th ceremony celebrated a season shaped by the World Cup and Europe’s top leagues. Spain’s clean sweep of coaching and goalkeeping awards tells its own story — and with Yamal and López still so young, the next generation is already here.
Related: Harry Kane Wins 2026 Ballon d’Or After Record-Breaking Season and Alexia Putellas Wins Third Ballon d’Or Féminin in London
