BBC Sport · October 27, 2026

Ranking England's Ballon d'Or winners - how does Kane compare?

England's Ballon d'Or winners, from Stanley Matthews in 1956 to Harry Kane, are ranked and compared across different eras. The article evaluates how Kane's achievement compares to other English winners in the award's history.

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Ranking England's Ballon d'Or winners - how does Kane compare?

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