The Ballon d’Or 2024 is just around the corner and the nominations are out, with the best male footballers from the past season. Football fans worldwide are waiting to see who will be crowned the best player of the season. This year’s 30 nominees has brought excitement and surprises, with new faces and no Messi and Ronaldo.
Top Favourites for the Ballon d’Or 2024
Two of the top players in the Ballon d’Or 2024 race are Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior, both from Real Madrid. The two young stars were key to Real Madrid’s La Liga and Champions League titles and scored 23 and 24 goals respectively. Their club form has made them strong contenders to break the two decade dominance of Messi and Ronaldo on this award.
Bellingham’s England reached the Euro 2024 final but didn’t win and Vinicius’ Brazil didn’t do well in Copa America. But their club form has made them the favourites.
Notable Absences: Messi and Ronaldo Miss Out
For the first time in over 21 years neither Messi nor Ronaldo will be in the running for the Ballon d’Or 2024. Messi the 2023 Ballon d’Or winner was expected to make the shortlist after leading Argentina to another Copa America win. But at 37 he’s been left out of the nominees. Ronaldo who was left out last year continues his absence, the end of an era for the most individual prize in football.
Other Major Nominees for the Ballon d’Or 2024
Bellingham and Vinicius Junior are joined by several other big names on the Ballon d’Or 2024 shortlist. Haaland who had a great season with Manchester City will be looking to finish strong. Foden, Williams, Yamal and Mbappé are also in the mix for their clubs and countries.
Who Are the Ballon d’Or 2024 Nominees?
A total of 30 players have been shortlisted for the Ballon d’Or 2024. Here’s the full list of Ballon d’Or 2024 nominees:
- Jude Bellingham – Real Madrid/England
- Ruben Dias – Man City/Portugal
- Phil Foden – Man City/England
- Federico Valverde – Real Madrid/Uruguay
- Emiliano Martinez – Aston Villa/Argentina
- Erling Haaland – Man City/Norway
- Nico Williams – Athletic Club/Spain
- Granit Xhaka – Bayer Leverkusen/Switzerland
- Artem Dovbyk – Girona/Roma/Ukraine
- Toni Kroos – Real Madrid/Germany
- Vinicius Junior – Real Madrid/Brazil
- Dani Olmo – RB Leipzig/Barcelona/Spain
- Florian Wirtz – Bayer Leverkusen/Germany
- Martin Odegaard – Arsenal/Norway
- Mats Hummels – Borussia Dortmund/Roma/Germany
- Rodri – Man City/Spain
- Harry Kane – Bayern Munich/England
- Declan Rice – Arsenal/England
- Vitinha – PSG/Portugal
- Cole Palmer – Chelsea/England
- Dani Carvajal – Real Madrid/Spain
- Lamine Yamal – Barcelona/Spain
- Bukayo Saka – Arsenal/England
- Hakan Calhanoglu – Inter/Turkey
- William Saliba – Arsenal/France
- Kylian Mbappe – PSG/Real Madrid/France
- Lautaro Martinez – Inter/Argentina
- Ademola Lookman – Atalanta/Nigeria
- Antonio Rudiger – Real Madrid/Germany
- Alejandro Grimaldo – Bayer Leverkusen/Spain
FAQs
When Is the Ballon d’Or 2024 Date and Time?
The Ballon d’Or 2024 date and time has been confirmed for 28 October 2024. The grand ceremony will take place at the iconic Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. This annual ceremony will reveal which player has risen above the rest to claim the top individual football prize. Football fans worldwide will be eagerly awaiting the moment when the winner is revealed.
Who Won the Ballon d’Or 2024?
While the winner is yet to be announced, early favourites include Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior, both of whom delivered stellar performances for Real Madrid last season. The official winner will be crowned on 28 October 2024 during the Ballon d’Or 2024 ceremony.
Conclusion
In summary, the Ballon d’Or 2024 promises to be an exciting event with rising stars like Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior leading the charge. With the absence of legends like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, this year will mark a new chapter in football’s biggest individual award. Don’t miss the event on 28 October as the world’s best footballer is crowned!
Stay tuned for more updates as the Ballon d’Or 2024 approaches!
