Ballon d’Or 2024 Nominations: Full List Revealed🏆
The anticipation for the 2024 Ballon d’Or has reached its peak with the official announcement of the nominees. After an extraordinary 2023-24 season, football’s most prestigious individual accolade is set to be awarded on October 28 in Paris.
Men’s Ballon d’Or Nominees
The list of male nominees includes top players like Erling Haaland (Manchester City) who continued his prolific scoring, Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) who had a stellar debut season, and Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid) who played a crucial role in his club’s successes. Other notable names include Kylian Mbappé (PSG/Real Madrid), Rodri (Manchester City), and Bukayo Saka (Arsenal).
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Full list of nominees for the 2024 Ballon d’Or award:
- Erling Haaland (Manchester City and Norway)
- Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid and England)
- Phil Foden (Manchester City and England)
- Ruben Dias (Manchester City and Portugal)
- Toni Kroos (Retired)
- Federico Valverde (Real Madrid and Uruguay)
- Nico Williams (Athletic Club and Spain)
- Artem Dovbyk (Roma and Ukraine)
- Granit Xhaka (Bayer Leverkusen and Switzerland)
- Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa and Argentina)
- Kylian Mbappé (PSG/Real Madrid and France)
- Lautaro Martinez (Inter and Argentina)
- Ademola Lookman (Atalanta and Nigeria)
- Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid and Germany)
- Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen and Spain)
- William Saliba (Arsenal and France)
- Bukayo Saka (Arsenal and England)
- Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid and Spain)
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona and Spain)
- Hakan Calhanoglu (Inter and Turkey)
- Rodri (Manchester City and Spain)
- Harry Kane (Bayern Munich and England)
- Declan Rice (Arsenal and England)
- Vitinha (PSG and Portugal)
- Cole Palmer (Chelsea and England)
- Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal and Norway)
- Dani Olmo (Barcelona and Spain)
- Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid and Brazil)
- Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen and Germany)
- Mats Hummels (Roma and Germany)
Women’s Ballon d’Or Nominees
On the women’s side, Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona) leads the nominations after a remarkable season, alongside Lauren James (Chelsea) and Alexia Putellas (Barcelona). These players, among others, have dominated both club and international football, showcasing their skills at the highest level.
- Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona and Spain)
- Lucy Bronze (Barcelona, Chelsea, and Spain)
- Lauren James (Chelsea and England)
- Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride and Zambia)
- Tarciane Lima (Houston Dash and Brazil)
- Lauren Hemp (Manchester City and England)
- Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit and USWNT)
- Ada Hegerberg (Lyon and Norway)
- Manuela Giugliano (Roma and Italy)
- Mallory Swanson (Chicago Red Stars and USWNT)
- Glodis Viggosdottir (FC Bayern and Iceland)
- Mariona Caldentey (Barcelona, Arsenal, and Spain)
- Lea Schuller (FC Bayern and Germany)
- Patri Guijarro (Barcelona and Spain)
- Gabi Portilho (Corinthians and Brazil)
- Tabitha Chawinga (PSG and Malawi)
- Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona and Norway)
- Lindsey Horan (Lyon and USWNT)
- Sjoeke Nüsken (Chelsea and Germany)
- Yui Hasegawa (Manchester City and Japan)
- Salma Paralluelo (Barcelona and Spain)
- Alexia Putellas (Barcelona and Spain)
- Grace Geyoro (PSG and France)
- Khadija Shaw (Manchester City and Jamaica)
- Giulia Gwinn (FC Bayern and Germany)
- Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns and USWNT)
- Ewa Pajor (FC Barcelona, Wolfsburg, and Poland)
- Mayra Ramirez (Levante, Chelsea, and USWNT)
- Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars and USWNT)
- Marie-Antoinette Katoto (PSG and France)
Kopa Trophy (Best U21 Player) Nominees
The Kopa Trophy nominees, recognizing the best U21 players, include Lamine Yamal (Barcelona), Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United), and Mathys Tel (Bayern Munich). These young talents have already made significant impacts at their respective clubs, marking them as future stars of the game.
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona and Spain)
- Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United and Argentina)
- Pau Cubarsí (Barcelona and Spain)
- Arda Güler (Real Madrid and Turkey)
- Karim Konaté (RB Salzburg and Ivory Coast)
- Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United and England)
- Joao Neves (PSG and Portugal)
- Savinho (Manchester City and Brazil)
- Mathys Tel (Bayern Munich and France)
- Warren Zaire-Emery (PSG and France)
Yacine Trophy (Best Goalkeeper) Nominees
The best goalkeepers in the world are competing for the Yacine Trophy, with nominees like Diogo Costa (FC Porto), Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa), and Mike Maignan (AC Milan). These shot-stoppers have been crucial for their teams, making game-changing saves throughout the season.
- Diogo Costa (FC Porto and Portugal)
- Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG and Italy)
- Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund and Switzerland)
- Andriy Lunin (Real Madrid and Ukraine)
- Mike Maignan (AC Milan and France)
- Giorgi Mamardachvili (Valencia and Georgia)
- Emi Martinez (Aston Villa and Argentina)
- Unai Simon (Athletic Club and Spain)
- Yann Sommer (Inter and Switzerland)
- Ronwen Williams (Malemodi Sundowns and South Africa)
Club and Coach Awards
The Men’s Club of the Year and Women’s Club of the Year nominations include giants like Manchester City and Barcelona, reflecting their dominance in both domestic and international competitions. For the Best Coach awards, Pep Guardiola (Manchester City) and Emma Hayes (Chelsea/USWNT) are among the nominees, recognized for their tactical brilliance and leadership.
The 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony will be held on October 28 in Paris, where the winners will be unveiled. Fans and pundits alike are eagerly awaiting to see who will take home the coveted Golden Ball, symbolizing the pinnacle of individual football excellence.
Men’s Club of the Year Nominees
- Manchester City (England)
- Girona (Spain)
- Real Madrid (Spain)
- Borussia Dortmund (Germany)
- Bayer Leverkusen (Germany)
Women’s Club of the Year Nominees
- Barcelona (Spain)
- Chelsea (England)
- NY/NJ Gotham (USA)
- Lyon (France)
- PSG (France)
Best Coach of a Men’s Team Nominees
- Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid)
- Xabi Alonso (Bayer Leverkusen)
- Luis de La Fuente (Spain)
- Lionel Scaloni (Argentina)
- Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
- Gian Piero Gasperini (Atalanta)
Best Coach of a Women’s Team Nominees
- Emma Hayes (Chelsea/USWNT)
- Sonia Bompastor (Lyon/Chelsea)
- Arthur Elias (Corinthians/Brazil)
- Jonathan Giraldez (FC Barcelona/Washington Spirit)
- Filipa Patao (Benfica)
- Sarina Wiegman (England)
Where to Watch Ballon d’Or 2024?
The 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony will be held on Monday, October 28, 2024, at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France. The ceremony will begin at 11:30 p.m. IST in India.
Where to Watch Ballon d’or 2024 in India:
- Television Broadcasts: You can watch the ceremony live on sports channels like Star Sports or Sony Sports Network, which often cover major football events.
- Online Streaming: The event may be streamed live on platforms such as Disney+ Hotstar or Sony LIV, depending on the broadcasting rights.
- Official Ballon d’Or Website: The official Ballon d’Or website and their social media channels may offer live streaming or highlights
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