Harry Kane cut loose at an exclusive London nightclub after his Ballon d’Or triumph, partying into the early hours on Monday night.
Wife Katie Goodland and his parents Patrick and Kim were among those celebrating his crowning as the world’s best footballer, all seen dancing the night away in Cirque le Soir in Soho.
Still kitted out in his tuxedo having arrived directly from the glitzy London Palladium ceremony, the 33-year-old was filmed bopping at the back of the room while sparkler-filled champagne bottles made their way through the packed dance-floor in wild scenes of jubilation.
Kane, ever the diligent professional, made sure to go easy on the booze while others around him indulged. It was unclear from the footage whether Kane was still wearing the £1million Rolex seen on his wrist at the ceremony or if he’d stashed it somewhere safe for the afterparty.
He is back in Bayern Munich training today and ensured he stuck to small measures of champagne despite his career-defining triumph.
There were other familiar faces among the partygoers, with former Tottenham team-mates Eric Dier, Ben Davies and Matt Doherty and Kane’s brother Charlie also in attendance.
Harry Kane raised his shot glass of champagne to the friends and family celebrating his Ballon d’Or win in Cirque de Soir in Soho on Monday night as the afterparty took off
Harry Kane and his wife Katie Goodland shared a kiss after he won the striker award (left) and Ballon d’Or (right) on Monday night
Cirque le Soir was rammed on the night Kane became the first Englishman to win the Ballon d’Or since Michael Owen in 2001.
The Soho hotspot is circus-themed but their usual burlesque snake charmers and fire eaters were not on hand for a slightly more dignified celebration than is perhaps custom.
Kane offered a cheers to the crowd with a shot glass in hand, presumably containing champagne rather than any spirit, as the striker largely abstains from strong alcohol.
Regardless, the mood in the room was of complete joy for Kane, who is seldom one to indulge in lavish celebration as one of the more understated characters in the game.
Kane will train with Bayern on Wednesday afternoon ahead of their DFB second-round game against Magdeburg on Wednesday, though he may well be rested for that clash.
Former manager Tim Sherwood, who gave Kane his first start at Spurs in 2014 was seen propping up the bar with the Ballon d’Or trophy in front of him.
Able to rise on Tuesday morning without a hangover, Kane spoke to Sky Sports outside his hotel.
‘Harry Kane, best player in the world’, was put to him by the interviewer. ‘Sounds crazy but sounds pretty good,’ Kane replied.
‘A special night, just trying to take it all in really. It feels like a dream. Thank you everyone for all the love and support, I really felt it. From social media, here in London and in the theatre last night. Thank you very much and this one’s for all of us.’
Kane’s mum, Kim (left) was seen at the afterparty, as was wife Katie (right)
Champagne bottles with sparklers attached were paraded through the dance floor
Earlier on Monday night, he shared a sweet kiss with his wife in one touching moment unseen by TV cameras, between the Bayern Munich star and his childhood sweetheart, who he has four children with.
Kane and his other half posed for the cameras, sharing a kiss while they held the awards bagged by the 33-year-old on the night – the prize for best striker and Ballon d’Or itself.
Kane made sure to pay tribute to Katie, who he married in 2019, after seeing off competition from Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe to win.
He said: ‘To my wife, Kate, my best friend. We’ve been through ups and downs for sure. You’re my biggest supporter. I actually felt like you wanted this more than me myself.
‘The anxious wait for us to find out, I know it’s been horrible for you, here it is – we’ve done it! You always want the best for me, you sacrifice yourself to help me achieve my dreams, and I know they’re your dreams as well, so it wouldn’t be possible without you.
‘This is a trophy that we celebrate, not me. This is me and you, it’s all the family, all our close-knit team, so I just want to say thank you, I love you.
‘Can’t wait to enjoy this and celebrate tonight for sure. Love you.’
The couple share two daughters, Ivy and Vivienne, and two sons, Louis and Henry.
And Kane also made sure to reference them in his acceptance speech at the glitzy ceremony at the London Palladium.
‘My kids sat home watching, it’s definitely past your bedtime, especially as we’re [the ceremony] a little later than we hoped,’ he said. ‘So to Ivy, Vivienne, Louis and Henry. You’re the reason I do this.
‘I don’t think you’ll fully maybe appreciate bringing this trophy home. I’ll bring a few others home, but this one is a special one, so I can’t wait to see you and celebrate with you.
‘I want to set a good example being a father but also being a professional and what it means to work hard, what it means to believe in yourself. I love you very much.’
The couple are both from Walthamstow and Katie has been the rock by her husband’s side for years.
Katie is a sports science graduate and professional fitness coach, with 382k followers on Instagram.
Kane proposed in the Bahamas in 2017 and they married two years later, now living happily in Bavaria where they have settled well since the striker elevated his game to another level, dominating the Bundesliga.
En route to winning the double with Bayern Munich, as well as guiding England to a third-placed finish at the World Cup, Kane scored 73 goals.
His 61 goals for Bayern Munich saw Kane become the first player to hit that total in a single season since Cristiano Ronaldo scored 61 for Real Madrid in 2014-15.
The couple posed for photos on the red carpet at the London Palladium Theatre
Katie watches on nervously before her husband bags the Ballon d’Or in London
That total was 19 more than any other player across Europe’s top five leagues and his complete total, adding his 12 goals for England, saw him finish with 73. Mbappe would wrap up with 58 and Yamal finished with 25.
Adding assists, Kane’s total goal involvements last season came to a staggering 81.
His 61 goals for Bayern Munich saw Kane become the first player to hit that total in a single season since Cristiano Ronaldo scored 61 for Real Madrid in 2014-15.
That total was 19 more than any other player across Europe’s top five leagues and his complete total, adding his 12 goals for England, saw him finish with 73. Mbappe would wrap up with 58 and Yamal finished with 25.
During his emotional address on stage, he also thanked his parents. He said: ‘Wow, wow, wow. I am almost speechless. Being here in London has made it extra special. Made it a good omen for me tonight.
‘Thank you to everyone who voted for me, I can imagine it was tough this year. Mum and dad, what a moment. All those years, the sacrifice, the support you gave me. Taking me to training, coming to watch me play. No matter where it was, even to this day you’re there.
‘All those traits you have given me have allowed me to be successful and be here tonight.’
And Kane got royal approval as he hit the summit of world football’s personal awards from Prince William.
‘Huge congratulations to Harry Kane on winning the Ballon d’Or!’ William wrote in a post on Instagram. ‘What a fantastic achievement and so deserved.
‘A brilliant captain, a remarkable player and someone who has given football fans across the world so many unforgettable moments.’
