
The anticipation for the 2024 Ballon d'Or has reached a fever pitch as the full list of nominees was revealed on September 4, 2024.
The prestigious award ceremony is set to take place on Monday, October 28, 2024, at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France, starting at 8 PM local time (CET).
Among the standout names vying for the coveted Golden Ball are Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, and Lauren James, as highlighted by The Athletic.
Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr, who has expressed his strong desire to win the award, is also a favorite, alongside Manchester City's Rodri and Erling Haaland.
The comprehensive list of nominees includes:
1. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
2. Hakan Calhanoglu (Inter Milan)
3. Kylian Mbappe (PSG/Real Madrid)
4. Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
5. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
6. Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid)
7. Ruben Dias (Manchester City)
8. Artem Dovbyk (Girona)
Additional notable mentions from various sources include Federico Valverde (Real Madrid), Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa), and Toni Kroos (retired).
The women's category features prominent players like Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona) and Lauren James (Chelsea).
Vinicius Jr, Rodri, and Jude Bellingham are among the top contenders, with their performances in the Champions League and Euro 2024 being major factors.
Lionel Messi, despite winning the Copa America 2024 with Argentina, faces stiff competition from these emerging stars.
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