The 2024 Ballon d’Or results are in, according to a leak reported by Daily Mail on October 27. The top 12 nominees’ voting results have been revealed, and one African player stands out – Ademola Lookman, who helped Atalanta win the 2023-2024 Europa League and the Nigerian national team reach second place in the 2024 AFCON.
The official 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony is scheduled to take place in Paris at 8 p.m. on Monday, but the leaked results are already generating buzz. Real Madrid’s dynamic winger, Vinicius Junior, has emerged as the top choice, earning an impressive 630 points.
The 25-year-old Brazilian’s remarkable performances over the past season have clearly resonated with voters, securing him the prestigious award.
Manchester City’s Rodri comes in second place with 576 points, showcasing his significant impact on the team’s success. Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham takes the third spot, making a notable mark in his debut season with the club.
The top 5 is rounded out by Kylian Mbappe, playing for Real Madrid and France, in fourth, followed by Harry Kane, contracted to Bayern Munich, in fifth, and Erling Haaland, of Manchester City, in sixth. The top 12 also includes rising star Lamine Yamal from Barcelona, Phil Foden of Manchester City, Dani Olmo in ninth, Florian Wirtz in tenth, Dani Carvajal in eleventh, and Antonio Rudiger in twelfth.
Interestingly, Erling Haaland, who had an outstanding season, surprised fans with a relatively low 195 points, considering his impressive goal-scoring abilities.
Below is a detailed breakdown of the top 10 finalists in the 2024 Ballon d’Or:
1. Vinicius Junior (Brazil, Real Madrid) – 630 points
2. Rodri (Spain, Manchester City) – 576 points
3. Jude Bellingham (England, Real Madrid) – 422 points
4. Kylian Mbappe (France, Real Madrid) – 317 points
5. Harry Kane (England, Bayern Munich) – 201 points
6. Erling Haaland (Norway, Manchester City) – 195 points
7. Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona) – 128 points
8. Phil Foden (England, Manchester City) – 29 points
9. Dani Olmo (Spain, Barcelona) – 25 points
10. Florian Wirtz (Germany, Bayer Leverkusen) – 24 points
