2024 Ballon d’Or: Rodri Wins Over Vinicius, Kane, Mbappe Win Big, See All Winners

The 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony took place on October 28 in Paris, France, recognizing exceptional players, clubs, and managers. The star-studded event showcased individual players and acknowledged outstanding clubs and managers who have made significant contributions to the sport over the past year.

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The nominees for the 2024 Ballon d’Or included an impressive lineup of soccer superstars, such as Real Madrid’s dynamic winger Vinícius Júnior, Manchester City’s steadfast midfielder Rodri, and Barcelona’s influential playmaker Aitana Bonmatí. Each contender made their mark in exciting ways, but only a select few walked away with one of the coveted awards.

Men’s Ballon d’Or 2024 Winner

Rodri of Manchester City beat Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or.

Men’s Ballon d’Or Rankings

1. Rodri (Spain, Manchester City)
2. Vinícius Júnior (Brazil, Real Madrid)
3. Jude Bellingham (England, Real Madrid)
4. Dani Carvajal (Spain, Real Madrid)
5. Erling Haaland (Norway, Manchester City)
6. Kylian Mbappé (France, Paris Saint-Germain / Real Madrid)
7. Lautaro Martínez (Argentina, Inter)
8. Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona)
9. Toni Kroos (Germany, Real Madrid)
10. Harry Kane (England, Bayern Munich)
    …
11. Artem Dovbyk (Ukraine, Dnipro / Girona / Roma)
12. Mats Hummels (Germany, Borussia Dortmund)

Women’s Ballon d’Or 2024 Winner

Aitana Bonmatí (Spain, Barcelona) is the 2024 Women’s Ballon d’Or winner.

Women’s Ballon d’Or Rankings

1. Aitana Bonmatí (Spain, Barcelona)
2. Caroline Graham Hansen (Norway, Barcelona)
3. Salma Paralluelo (Spain, Barcelona)
4. Sophia Smith (USA, Portland Thorns)
5. Lindsey Horan (USA, Olympique Lyonnais)
6. Mallory Swanson (USA, Chicago Red Stars)
7. Marie-Antoinette Katoto (France, Paris Saint-Germain)
8. Mariona Caldentey (Spain, Barcelona / Arsenal)
9. Trinity Rodman (USA, Washington Spirit)
10. Alexia Putellas (Spain, Barcelona)
    …
11. Grace Geyoro (France, Paris Saint-Germain)

Yashin Trophy 2024 Winner

Emiliano Martínez (Argentina, Aston Villa) is the 2024 Yashin Trophy winner.

Yashin Trophy Rankings

1. Emiliano Martínez (Argentina, Aston Villa)
2. Unai Simón (Spain, Athletic Club)
3. Andriy Lunin (Ukraine, Real Madrid)
4. Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy, Paris Saint-Germain)
5. Mike Maignan (France, Milan)
6. Yann Sommer (Switzerland, Inter)
7. Giorgi Mamardashvili (Georgia, Valencia)
8. Diogo Costa (Portugal, Porto)
9. Ronwen Williams (South Africa, Mamelodi Sundowns)
10. Gregor Kobel (Switzerland, Borussia Dortmund)

Kopa Trophy 2024 Winner

Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona) won the 2024 Kopa Trophy.

Kopa Trophy Rankings

1. Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona)
2. Arda Güler (Turkey, Real Madrid)
3. Kobbie Mainoo (England, Manchester United)
4. Savinho (Brazil, Girona / Manchester City)
5. Pau Cubarsí (Spain, Barcelona)
6. João Neves (Portugal, Benfica / Paris Saint-Germain)
7. Alejandro Garnacho (Argentina, Manchester United)
8. Warren Zaïre-Emery (France, Paris Saint-Germain)
9. Mathys Tel (France, Bayern Munich)
10. Karim Konaté (Ivory Coast, Salzburg)

Ballon d’Or Men’s Coach of the Year Trophy 2024 Winner

Carlo Ancelotti (Italy, Real Madrid) is the 2024 Men’s Johan Cruyff Trophy winner.

Women’s Coach of the Year Trophy 2024 Winner

Emma Hayes (England, Chelsea / USA national team) is the 2024 Women’s Johan Cruyff Trophy winner.

Men’s Club of the Year 2024 Winner

Real Madrid is the 2024 Men’s Club of the Year winner.

Women’s Club of the Year 2024 Winner