The wait is finally over as the shortlist for the 2024 Ballon d’Or has been revealed ahead of the ceremony in Paris on October 28.
The prestigious award, considered the pinnacle of individual achievement in football, has been won by the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Luka Modrić in the past.
A total of 30 players have been shortlisted for the coveted prize, including Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Phil Foden (Manchester City), and Erling Haaland (Manchester City). Other notable contenders include Rodri (Manchester City), Federico Valverde (Real Madrid), and Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa).
The nominees were selected based on their performances not only at club level but also at major tournaments over the past 12 months. Vinicius Jr’s crucial goals in leading Real Madrid to a treble of trophies, Jude Bellingham’s remarkable debut campaign at the Bernabeu, and Rodri’s starring role at Euro 2024 for winners Spain are just a few examples of the outstanding achievements that have been recognized.
The winner of the 2024 Ballon d’Or will be announced at the ceremony in Paris on Monday, October 28. The event promises to be an exciting one, with some of the world’s top players vying for the prestigious award.
FULL LIST OF NOMINEES
🏴 Jude Bellingham
🇧🇷 Vinicius Junior
🇪🇸 Rodri
🇪🇸 Dani Carvajal
🏴 Bukayo Saka
🇵🇹 Ruben Dias
🇫🇷 William Saliba
🇺🇾 Fede Valverde
🏴 Cole Palmer
🇪🇸 Lamine Yamal
🇳🇴 Erling Haaland
🇫🇷 Kylian Mbappé
🇩🇪 Toni Kroos
🇳🇴 Martin Ødegaard
🇦🇷 Emi Martinez
🇨🇭 Granit Xhaka
🇺🇦 Artem Dovbyk
🏴 Harry Kane
🇩🇪 Mats Hummels
🇹🇷 Çalhanoglu
🇪🇸 Nico Williams
🏴 Phil Foden
🇩🇪Florian Wirtz
🇪🇸Dani Olmo
🏴 Declan Rice
🇵🇹 Vitinha
🇳🇬 Ademola Lookman
🇦🇷 Lautaro Martinez
🇪🇸 Alejandro Grimaldo
🇩🇪 Rüdiger
The stage is set for an epic battle for football’s ultimate individual honour. Who will take home the prize this year? Only time will tell.
