Harry Kane named Player of the Year

The Ballon d'Or, football's most prestigious individual award, was presented outside France for the first time in its 70th year. The ceremony was held at the historic Palladium Theatre in London, England.

In the men's category, Bayern Munich's English striker Harry Kane was named Player of the Year. Kane received the first Ballon d'Or of his career in front of his audience. With this award, Kane became the fifth English footballer to win it, after Stanley Matthews, Bobby Charlton, Kevin Keegan and Michael Owen. Kane also won the Gerd Müller Trophy, given to the year's top goalscorer.

In the women's category, Barcelona star Alexia Putellas won the award. Putellas claimed the Ballon d'Or for the third time in her career. Spanish football was the standout story of the evening. Barcelona's young star Lamine Yamal received the Kopa Trophy, awarded to the best young player. Athletic Bilbao and Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon was named the year's best goalkeeper. Spain national team head coach Luis de la Fuente became the first recipient of the Johan Cruyff Trophy.

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka received the Socrates Award for his work off the pitch. Saka won it for projects in Nigeria that cover the health and surgery costs of children in need.

The award for the best men's club of the year went to Paris Saint-Germain for the second consecutive year. The prize was collected by captain Ousmane Dembele, who was unable to play for his team due to injury.