Summary
He scored 73 goals for his club Bayern and the England team.
Kane’s hard work and steady performance earned him the prize.
Spain’s Alexia Putellas earned the women’s version of the award.
Key Points
4 points1
Harry Kane became the first English player to win the award in 25 years.
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He helped Bayern win the league and cup double.
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He scored six goals at the World Cup, taking England to the semi‑finals.
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Alexia Putellas won the women’s award for the third time.
New Words to Learn
5 wordsforward
a player who tries to score goals
double
winning two major competitions in one season
semi‑finals
the round before the final match
consistent
steady and reliable over time
record‑breaking
better than any previous record
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