2024 Ballon d’Or Winners Revealed
The prestigious Ballon d’Or ceremony, widely regarded as the most esteemed honor in the world of football, took place in Paris, France, on October 28. The star-studded event not only recognized individual players but also celebrated the exceptional achievements of clubs and managers over the past year.
This year’s nominees for the Ballon d’Or featured an impressive array of soccer superstars, including Real Madrid’s dynamic winger Vinícius Júnior, Manchester City’s steadfast midfielder Rodri, and Barcelona’s influential playmaker Aitana Bonmatí. Only a select few, however, were awarded a trophy, and the ceremony also presented several other prestigious honors.
Meet the Winners
Men’s Ballon d’Or 2024 Winner
Rodri of Manchester City took home the top prize, beating out Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid to become the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner.
Men’s Top 30:
29. Artem Dovbyk (Ukraine, Dnipro / Girona / Roma)
28. Mats Hummels (Germany, Borussia Dortmund)
27. Alejandro Grimaldo (Spain, Bayer Leverkusen)
26. Vitinha (Portugal, Paris Saint-Germain)
25. Declan Rice (England, Arsenal)
24. William Saliba (France, Arsenal)
23. Rúben Dias (Portugal, Manchester City)
22. Antonio Rüdiger (Germany, Real Madrid)
21. Bukayo Saka (England, Arsenal)
20. Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Turkey, Inter)
19. Martin Ødegaard (Norway, Arsenal)
18. Emiliano Martínez (Argentina, Aston Villa)
17. Federico Valverde (Uruguay, Real Madrid)
16. Granit Xhaka (Switzerland, Bayer Leverkusen)
15. Nico Williams (Spain, Athletic Club)
14. Ademola Lookman (Nigeria, Atalanta)
13. Dani Olmo (Spain, Leipzig / Barcelona)
12. Florian Wirtz (Germany, Bayer Leverkusen)
11. Phil Foden (England, Manchester City)
10. Harry Kane (England, Bayern Munich)
9. Toni Kroos (Germany, Real Madrid)
8. Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona)
7. Lautaro Martínez (Argentina, Inter)
6. Kylian Mbappé (France, Paris Saint-Germain / Real Madrid)
5. Erling Haaland (Norway, Manchester City)
4. Dani Carvajal (Spain, Real Madrid)
3. Jude Bellingham (England, Real Madrid)
2. Vinícius Júnior (Brazil, Real Madrid)
1. Rodri (Spain, Manchester City)
Women’s Ballon d’Or 2024 Winner
Aitana Bonmatí of Spain and Barcelona took home the 2024 Women’s Ballon d’Or award.
Women’s Top 30:
30. Grace Geyoro (France, Paris Saint-Germain)
29. Ewa Pajor (Poland, VfL Wolfsburg / Barcelona)
28. Lauren Hemp (England, Manchester City)
27. Manuela Giugliano (Italy, AS Roma)
26. Yui Hasegawa (Japan, Manchester City)
25. Sjoeke Nüsken (Germany, Chelsea)
24. Lea Schüller (Germany, Bayern Munich)
23. Tarciane (Brazil, Corinthians / Houston Dash)
22. Glódís Viggósdóttir (Iceland, Bayern Munich)
21. Mayra Ramírez (Colombia, Levante / Chelsea)
20. Lucy Bronze (England, Barcelona / Chelsea)
19. Giulia Gwinn (Germany, Bayern Munich)
18. Gabi Portilho (Brazil, Corinthians)
17. Alyssa Naeher (USA, Chicago Red Stars)
16. Tabitha Chawinga (Malawi, Paris Saint-Germain / Olympique Lyonnais)
15. Khadija Shaw (Jamaica, Manchester City)
14. Ada Hegerberg (Norway, Olympique Lyonnais)
13. Lauren James (England, Chelsea)
12. Barbra Banda (Zambia, Shanghai RCB / Orlando Pride)
11. Patricia Guijarro (Spain, Barcelona)
10. Alexia Putellas (Spain, Barcelona)
9. Trinity Rodman (USA, Washington Spirit)
8. Mariona Caldentey (Spain, Barcelona / Arsenal)
7. Marie-Antoinette Katoto (France, Paris Saint-Germain)
6. Mallory Swanson (USA, Chicago Red Stars)
5. Lindsey Horan (USA, Olympique Lyonnais)
4. Sophia Smith (USA, Portland Thorns)
3. Salma Paralluelo (Spain, Barcelona)
2. Caroline Graham Hansen (Norway, Barcelona)
1. Aitana Bonmatí (Spain, Barcelona)
Other Winners:
* Yashin Trophy 2024: Emiliano Martínez (Argentina, Aston Villa)
* Kopa Trophy 2024: Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona)
* Men’s Coach of the Year 2024: Carlo Ancelotti (Italy, Real Madrid)
* Women’s Coach of the Year 2024: Emma Hayes (England, Chelsea / USA national team)
* Men’s Club of the Year 2024: Real Madrid
* Women’s Club of the Year 2024: Barcelona
* Gerd Müller Trophy 2024: Harry Kane (England, Bayern Munich) and Kylian Mbappé (France, Paris Saint-Germain / Real Madrid)
* Sócrates Award 2024: Jennifer Hermoso (Spain, Tigres UANL)
