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2024 Ballon d’Or Nominees, Ronaldo and Messi Absent

Explore the 2024 Ballon d'Or nominees as a new era dawns in football. Messi and Ronaldo absent, rising stars emerge. Who will be crowned the world's best?
Felix NyangiBy Felix NyangiSeptember 8, 2024Updated:September 9, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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The football world buzzes with excitement as organizers announce the 2024 Ballon d’Or nominees. This year’s list signifies a major shift in football’s most prestigious individual award.

Messi and Ronaldo Absent

For the first time since 2003, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo don’t appear among the nominees. Consequently, this marks the end of an era these two football giants dominated.

Over nearly two decades, Messi claimed the trophy eight times, while Ronaldo secured it five times.

2024 Ballon d’Or Nominees

Here’s the complete list of nominees for the 2024 Ballon d’Or:

PlayerTeamCountry
Jude BellinghamReal MadridEngland
Kylian MbappeReal MadridFrance
Vinicius JuniorReal MadridBrazil
Dani CarvajalReal MadridSpain
RodriManchester CitySpain
Lamine YamalBarcelonaSpain
Nico WilliamsAthletic BilbaoSpain
Alejandro GrimaldoBenficaSpain
Dani OlmoRB LeipzigSpain
Bukayo SakaArsenalEngland
Harry KaneBayern MunichEngland
Declan RiceArsenalEngland
Cole PalmerManchester CityEngland
Phil FodenManchester CityEngland

Rising Stars Take Center Stage

A new generation of nominees now steps into the spotlight. This list combines established stars with emerging players who’ve made significant impacts.

Spanish Domination

Spain leads with six nominees, reflecting their Euro 2024 triumph. Notably, Rodri, named player of the tournament at Euro 2024, stands out among the Spanish contingent. However, despite this strong showing, no Spaniard has won since Luis Suarez in 1960.

English Talent Shines

England also impresses with five nominees. Rising stars like Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka join established players such as Harry Kane on the list.

Real Madrid’s Strong Presence

Real Madrid boasts four nominees, showcasing their continued influence. The exciting duo of Bellingham and Mbappe headline this group. Additionally, their teammates Vinicius Junior and Dani Carvajal make the cut.

Women’s Ballon d’Or

The women’s game receives recognition too. Barcelona leads in the Ballon d’Or Féminin category with six nominees. These include last year’s winner Aitana Bonmati and two-time winner Alexia Putellas.

As we approach the awards ceremony on October 28 in Paris, anticipation builds. Undoubtedly, we’re witnessing a changing of the guard in football.

The 2024 Ballon d’Or opens a new chapter where fresh talents aim to cement their place among the sport’s elite.

Who will claim the title of world’s best player? While we can’t predict the outcome, one thing’s certain – this year’s ceremony promises unprecedented excitement and unpredictability.

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