The Ballon d’Or is the most coveted individual award in men’s football, honoring the best players globally, this year it’s Rodri. It created new winners of the coveted award during the 2024 ceremony and set tongue-rattling within the football community.
2024 Ballon d’Or Rankings
- Men’s Ballon d’Or:
- Rodri (Spain / Manchester City)
- Vinícius Júnior (Brazil, Real Madrid)
- Jude Bellingham [ENG, Real Madrid]
- Dani Carvajal (Spain, Real Madrid)
- Norway’s Erling Haaland, Manchester City
- Kylian Mbappé (France / PSG)
- Lautaro Martínez (Argentina, Inter Milan)
- Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona)
- Toni Kroos (Germany, Real Madrid)
- Harry Kane (ENG, Bayern Munich)
- Women’s Ballon d’Or:
- Aitana Bonmatí (Spain, Barcelona)
- Caroline Graham Hansen (Norway, Barcelona)
- Salma Paralluelo [Spain (Barcelona)]
- Sophia Smith (United States, Portland Thorns)
- Lindsey Horan (USA, Lyon)
Overall achievements and match records
Rodri:
Club Achievement: Key role in securing Manchester City’s fourth consecutive Premier League title
July 2023:- UEFA EURO 2024 Player of the Tournament: Championship Winner – International
Vinícius Júnior:
CLUB: Major contributor to Real Madrid winning both La Liga and the Champions League
Player Stats: 24 gls+ 11 assists ( 23/24)
Jude Bellingham:
Club Career: Integral to Real Madrid’s success over several years, both domestically and in Europe.
Role: Played an important part for England at international level.
Goal Contributions
| Player | Goals | Assists | Total Goal Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinícius Júnior | 24 | 11 | 35 |
| Erling Haaland | 30 | 5 | 35 |
| Harry Kane | 28 | 7 | 35 |
| Kylian Mbappé | 27 | 8 | 35 |
| Lautaro Martínez | 25 | 6 | 31 |
Major Wins and Honors
Rodri: 2024 Ballon d’Or winner; UEFA EURO 2024 champion; Premier League champion
Aitana Bonmatí: 2024 Ballon d’Or Féminin winner, UEFA Women’s Champions League winner
Lamine Yamal: Kopa Trophy 2024 Winner; La Liga Champion with Barcelona.
Emiliano Martínez: Yashin Trophy 2024 Winner; Premier League standout with Aston Villa.
Latest Updates and Controversies
The 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony certainly had its controversies. Vinícius Júnior was denied the highest prize leading Real Madrid and boycotting the affair. It underlined the friction between the club and those who hand out awards. To add to this debate, a Ballon d’Or judge subsequently stepped down following his admission of an oversight when voting that saw Vinícius Júnior omitted from his list.
Biographies And History of the Players
Rodri:
- Full Name: Rodrigo Hernández Cascante
- Date of Birth: 22 June 1996
- Nationality: Spanish
- Position: Defensive Midfielder
- Club Career: Progressed through Villarreal’s youth system; joined Atlético Madrid; transferred to Manchester City in 2019.
- International Career: Regular for Spain’s national team; pivotal in UEFA EURO 2024 victory.
Vinícius Júnior:
- Full Name: Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior
- Date of Birth: 12 July 2000
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Position: Winger
- Club Career: Rose through Flamengo’s ranks; joined Real Madrid in 2018.
- International Career: Regular for Brazil’s national team; participated in Copa América and World Cup tournaments.
Jude Bellingham:
- Full Name: Jude Victor William Bellingham
- Date of Birth: 29 June 2003
- Nationality: English
- Position: Midfielder
- Club Career: Began at Birmingham City; moved to Borussia Dortmund; transferred to Real Madrid in 2023.
- International Career: Key player for England; featured in UEFA EURO and FIFA World Cup.
Net Worth Estimates
Rodri: Estimated net worth of $25 million, primarily from club contracts and endorsements.
Vinícius Júnior: Estimated net worth of $40 million, with significant earnings from Real Madrid and sponsorships.
Jude Bellingham: Estimated net worth of $20 million, with income from club contracts and endorsements.
