Harry Kane wins first Ballon d’Or at 33: How old were Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo when they won theirs?

Harry Kane has secured his first Ballon d'Or at 33 after capturing the 2026 edition, but how does his age compare to that of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo when they first won the award? Harry Kane claimed his maiden Ballon d’Or at 33 years and 90 days old on Monday night, making him roughly a full decade older than both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were when they captured their first golden balls.