The Race for the Ballon d'Or 2024: 5 Favorites from the Shortlist!

The Ballon d'Or is the most prestigious individual award in football. The Shortlist for the Ballon d'Or 2024 has Been revealed . It is the first time since 2003 that none of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Were included in the 30-man Shortlist for the Ballon d'Or. Today, we will discuss the top five favorite players who have more chances to win the glory. But, first, take a look at the 30 players who have Been selected to shortlist.

Ballon d'Or Nominees

• Jude Bellingham (England, Real Madrid)
• Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Turkey, Inter)
• Dani Carvajal (Spain, Real Madrid)
• Rúben Dias (Portugal, Manchester City)
• Artem Dovbyk (Ukraine, Dnipro / Girona / Roma)
• Phil Foden (England, Manchester City)
• Alejandro Grimaldo (Spain, Bayer Leverkusen)
• Erling Haaland (Norway, Manchester City)
• Mats Hummels (Germany, Borussia Dortmund)
• Harry Kane (England, Bayern Munich)
• Toni Kroos (Germany, Real Madrid)
• Ademola Lookman (Nigeria, Atalanta)
• Emiliano Martínez (Argentina, Aston Villa)
• Lautaro Martínez (Argentina, Inter )
• Kylian Mbappé (France, Paris Saint-Germain / Real Madrid)
• Martin Ødegaard (Norway, Arsenal)
• Dani Olmo (Spain, Leipzig / Barcelona)
• Cole Palmer (England, Manchester City / Chelsea)
• Declan Rice (England, Arsenal)
• Rodri (Spain, Manchester City)
• Antonio Rüdiger (Germany, Real Madrid)
• Bukayo Saka (England, Arsenal)
• William Saliba (France, Arsenal)
• Federico Valverde (Uruguay, Real Madrid)
• Vinícius Júnior (Brazil, Real Madrid)
• Vitinha (Portugal, Paris Saint-Germain)
• Nico Williams (Spain, Athletic Club)
• Florian Wirtz (Germany, Bayer Leverkusen)
• Granit Xhaka (Switzerland, Bayer Leverkusen)
• Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona)

Potential Winner

The winner of the Ballon d'Or will Be announced on October 28 in Paris. Throughout the past year, many players have performed very well And have Been nominated for the Shortlist . Here are the top three players that could win the award this time:

• Jude Bellingham: Real Madrid's star boy Jude Bellingham had A wonderful season, which made him one of the favorites for the Ballon d'Or 2024. The English midfielder scored 27 goals and registered 17 assists in the 2023-2024 season. Bellingham has won the UEFA Champions League, the La Liga, and the Spanish Super Copa with Real Madrid. He also scored two important goals for England in the UEFA Euro 2024.
• Rodri (Spain&Man City): Midfielder Rodri has been a Key player both for Manchester City and Spain. Despite being a defensive midfielder, Rodri has scored 12 goals and has 15 assists on his name during the last calendar year. The Spanish midfielder has won the Premier League, FIFA Club World Cup, and UEFA Super Cup with Manchester City. Meanwhile, Rodri also lifted the UEFA Euro 2024 with Spain, defeating England in the final.
• Vinicius Jr: Vinicius Jr has been one of the most talked about players for the Ballon d'Or 2024. Despite being injured at the start of the season, Vinicius Jr ended the calendar year with 26 goals and 12 assists. The Brazilian winger has won the UEFA Champions League, La Liga, and Spanish Super Copa with Real Madrid. Vinicius scored a hattrick against Barcelona in the final of the Spanish Super Copa to win the glory. The Brazilian Madrid winger was one of the best players for Real Madrid in both legs semifinal of the Champions League against Bayern Munich. He has scored a important goal in the Champions League final to beat Borussia Dortmund. His impactful performance with Real Madrid has made him one of the strongest candidates for the Ballon d'Or 2024.