On Monday 26 October, the football world gathered in London for the Ballon d’Or™ ceremony, held at the iconic London Palladium Theatre.

Presented by Kate Scott and Thierry Henry, the evening featured electrifying performances by international artists Jorja Smith and French Montana.

THE WINNERS

The Men’s Ballon d’Or™, voted for by 100 football journalists from the top 100 countries in the FIFA men’s rankings, was awarded to Harry Kane (England, FC Bayern).

The Women’s Ballon d’Or™, voted for by 50 journalists specialising in women’s football from the top 50 countries in the FIFA women’s rankings, is awarded to Alexia Putellas (Spain, FC Barcelona/London City Lionesses).

The Men’s Young Talent of the Season Award, which recognises the best player aged under 21, as voted for by former winners of the Men’s Ballon d’Or™, is awarded to Lamine Yamal (Spain, FC Barcelona).

The Women’s Young Talent of the Season Award, which recognises the best female player aged under 21, as voted for by the players who finished on the podium of the Women’s Ballon d’Or™, has been awarded to Vicky López (Spain, FC Barcelona).

The Goalkeeper of the Season Award, which recognises the best goalkeeper, as voted for by the same 100 journalists who vote for the Men’s Ballon d’Or™, is awarded to Unai Simón (Spain, Athletic Club).

The Women’s Goalkeeper of the Season Award, which recognises the best female goalkeeper, as voted for by the same 50 journalists who vote for the Women’s Ballon d’Or™, has been awarded to Cata Coll (Spain, FC Barcelona).

The Top Goalscorer of the Season Award, which recognises the top goalscorer at club and international level, is awarded to Harry Kane (England, FC Bayern).

The Women’s Top Scorer of the Season Award, which recognises the top female goalscorer at club and international level, is awarded to Charlyn Corral (Mexico, Pachuca).

The Men’s Team Coach of the Season Award, which recognises the best coach at club and international level, as voted for by the same 100 journalists who vote for the Men’s Ballon d’Or™, is awarded to Luis de la Fuente (Spain, Spain national team).

The Women’s Team Coach of the Season Award, which recognises the best coach in both club and national team football, as voted for by the same 50 journalists who vote for the Women’s Ballon d’Or™, is awarded to Pere Romeu (Spain, FC Barcelona).

The Men’s Club of the Season Award, chosen by the same 100 journalists who vote for the Men’s Ballon d’Or™, is awarded to Paris Saint-Germain.

The Women’s Club of the Season Trophy, chosen by the same 50 journalists who vote for the Women’s Ballon d’Or™, is awarded to FC Barcelona

The Sócrates Award, presented by the L’Équipe Group and Peace and Sport, which recognises charitable initiatives or social causes championed by a committed champion, is awarded to Bukayo Saka (England, Arsenal)