English star Harry Kane, Bayern Munich striker and England captain, was crowned with the Gerd Müller Award for the best scorer in the world in 2026, during the annual Ballon d’Or awards ceremony held at the historic London Palladium Theatre. This accolade confirms the exceptional season delivered by the prominent striker, achieving record-breaking numbers that strengthened his position among the elite global football scorers.
The 2025-2026 season witnessed a remarkable brilliance from Harry Kane, as he managed to score 73 goals in 65 matches played with his team Bayern Munich and his national team, in addition to providing eight assists. These astonishing figures reflect his exceptional scoring abilities and high tactical sense, making him a pivotal player in securing victories and titles. His effective contributions were a decisive factor in Bayern Munich winning both the German League and the German Cup in the same season, continuing to deliver impressive performances in all competitions.
The Gerd Müller Award is considered one of the highest individual honors granted by “France Football” magazine as part of the Ballon d’Or ceremony, aimed at honoring the player who scored the most goals with his club and national team throughout the football season. This award carries the name of the German legend Gerd Müller, considered one of the greatest scorers in football history, commemorating him as a symbol of prolific goal-scoring.
This is not Harry Kane’s first time receiving this award; he previously shared it in 2024 with French striker Kylian Mbappé, after each scored 52 goals that season. The 2025 award went to Swedish striker Victor Gyökeres of Sporting Lisbon at that time, highlighting the high competitiveness for this prestigious award honoring the world’s top scorer.
