Harry Kane won the men's Ballon d'Or on October 26, 2026, per Marca

Harry Kane ended a 25-year wait for English football on Monday, October 26, 2026, by claiming the men’s Ballon d’Or at the London Palladium, but his historic victory was matched off the pitch by an off-catalog Rolex Cosmograph Daytona valued at approximately 1.2 million euros, as reported by Marca.

A Historic Victory at the London Palladium

The Bayern Munich striker secured football’s most prestigious individual award after outpolling Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal. Marca noted that Kane’s victory marks the first time an Englishman has won the Ballon d’Or since Michael Owen claimed the honor in 2001. The ceremony itself broke tradition as the first gala held outside of Paris, with the 2026 edition dedicated to the legacy of 1956 inaugural winner Stanley Matthews, GQ Spain reported.

Kane’s recognition followed a prolific campaign that yielded 73 total goals. According to GQ Spain, the forward netted 61 goals in 51 matches for Bayern Munich—securing the Bundesliga, the German Cup, and the European Golden Shoe—while adding 12 goals for England, including six during the World Cup run to the semifinals.

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The 1.2 Million Euro Rolex Daytona Blue Sapphire

While collecting both the Ballon d’Or and the Gerd Müller Trophy for Striker of the Year, Kane wore a timepiece that drew immediate attention from luxury collectors. Marca identified the watch as a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona reference 126599TSA, commonly known among collectors as the “Blue Sapphire.”

GQ Spain detailed the watch’s exacting specifications: a 40mm case crafted from 18-karat white gold, paired with a bezel set with 36 baguette-cut blue sapphires that replace the traditional tachymeter scale. The construction features 54 brilliant-cut diamonds along the case and lugs, an Oyster bracelet in white gold, and a dial fabricated from silver-toned natural obsidian, a volcanic rock with unique reflective properties. The hour markers also consist of baguette-cut sapphires.

Harry Kane won the men's Ballon d'Or on October 26, 2026, per Marca — Photo: marca.com

According to Marca, the piece belongs to Rolex’s restricted “off-catalogue” tier, meaning it is not displayed on the brand’s public website or standard retail inventory. Access is strictly limited to an exclusive circle of clients. Roger Federer famously wore the same model the previous year at the Laver Cup.

Gratitude and Humility on Stage

Beyond his record-breaking statistics and high-end accessories, Kane drew praise for an extensive acceptance speech. GQ Spain reported that the striker thanked his parents, his wife, his children, and numerous individuals who supported him throughout his career—notably extending gratitude to his acupuncturist, whom he invited directly to the ceremony in London.