The football world is abuzz as the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony unfolds today (Monday) at the historic Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. This prestigious award, which celebrates the best individual talent in global football, marks a shift toward a new generation of stars, with longtime legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo absent from this year’s nominee list.
Among the favorites is Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr., who many analysts believe could claim the coveted title. However, the Brazilian faces strong competition from his teammate Jude Bellingham, as well as Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe. Manchester City’s standout players, Erling Haaland and Rodri, are also top contenders, each having delivered exceptional performances over the past season.
For many fans and experts, the 2024 Ballon d’Or signifies the dawn of a new era in football, as rising stars take center stage. The gala will commence at 8:45 p.m. local time (CET) on October 28, promising a night of suspense and celebration at one of Paris’s most iconic venues.
What time is the 2024 Ballon d’Or award ceremony?
The 2024 Ballon d’Or award gala will begin at 8:00 p.m., Nigeria time, on Monday, October 28, from the Theatre du Chatelet.
Full list of Ballon d’Or contenders:
- Antonio Rudiger – Real Madrid
- Kylian Mbappe – Real Madrid
- Lautaro Martinez – Inter
- Ademola Lookman – Atalanta
- Alejandro Grimaldo – Bayer Leverkusen
- Dani Carvajal – Real Madrid
- William Saliba – Arsenal
- Lamine Yamal – Barcelona
- Bukayo Saka – Arsenal
- Hakan Calhanoglu – Inter
- Rodri – Man City
- Declan Rice – Arsenal
- Harry Kane – Bayern Munich
- Cole Palmer – Chelsea
- Vitinha – PSG
- Vinicius Jr – Real Madrid
- Martin Odegaard – Arsenal
- Dani Olmo – Barcelona
- Florian Wirtz – Bayer Leverkusen
- Mats Hummels – Roma
- Erling Haaland – Man City
- Nicolas Williams – Athletic Bilbao
- Granit Xhaka – Bayer Leverkusen
- Artem Dovbik – Roma
- Toni Kroos – Real Madrid
- Jude Bellingham – Real Madrid
- Phil Foden – Man City
- Ruben Dias – Man City
- Federico Valverde – Real Madrid
- Emiliano Martinez – Aston Villa
Ballon d’Or 2024 Women’s Club of the Year nominees:
- Barcelona
- Chelsea
- Lyon
- PSG
Women’s Coach of the Year nominees:
- Sonia Bompastor – Lyon/Chelsea
- Arthur Elias – Corinthians/Brazil
- Jonatan Giraldez – Barcelona/Washington Spirit
- Filipa Patao – Benfica
- Sarina Wiegman – England
- Emma Hayes – Chelsea/United States
Full list of Women’s nominees:
- Lauren Hemp – Man City
- Trinity Rodman – Washington Spirit
- Barbra Banda – Shanghai RCB/Orlando Pride
- Tarciane Lime – Houston Dash
- Mallory Swanson – Chicago Red Stars
- Glodis Viggosdottir – Bayern Munich
- Mariona Caldentey – Barcelona/Arsenal
- Lauren James – Chelsea
- Patricia Guijarro – Barcelona
- Lea Schuller – Bayern Munich
- Gabi Portilho – Corinthians
Men’s Club of the Year nominees:
- Borussia Dortmund
- Girona
- Bayer Leverkusen
- Real Madrid
- Manchester City
Men’s Coach of the Year nominees:
- Carlo Ancelotti
- Xabi Alonso
- Luis de la Fuente
- Gian Piero Gasperini
- Pep Guardiola
- Lionel Scaloni
Yashin Trophy nominees:
- Diogo Costa
- Gianluigi Donnarumma
- Gregor Kobel
- Andrei Lunine
- Mike Maignan
- Giorgi Mamardashvili
- Emiliano Martinez
- Unai Simon
- Yann Sommer
- Ronwen Williams
Kopa Trophy nominees:
- Pau Cubarsi
- Alejandro Garnacho
- Arda Guler
- Karim Konate
- Kobbie Mainoo
- Joao Neves
- Savinho
- Mathys Tel
- Lamine Yamal
- Warren Zaire-Emery
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