Who Will Win the Ballon D'or 2024? Ballon D'or 2024 Rankings List
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Updated May 09, 2024
Who Will Win the Ballon D'or 2024?
Jude Bellingham had a fantastic start to his career in Madrid, which made him a top contender to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or. If he wins the Champions League with Real Madrid and Euro 2024 with England, he could become a clear favorite for the award. However, his recent performances weren't as strong, especially against Manchester City and Bayern Munich.
His less-than-great games against these top teams may have made it harder for him to win the award. Bellingham still has a chance if he plays well in other big games, but he'll need to step up his game to stay in the race for the 2024 Ballon d'Or.
Odds for the 2024 Ballon d'Or
| Player | Odds | Bookmaker |
| Jude Bellingham | 11/4 | Bet365 |
| Kylian Mbappe | 4/1 | Bet365 |
| Vinicius Jr | 5/1 | Bet365 |
| Harry Kane | 13/2 | Bet365 |
| Phil Foden | 18/1 | Bet365 |
| Rodri | 18/1 | Bet365 |
| Lionel Messi | 25/1 | Bet365 |
| Erling Haaland | 28/1 | Bet365 |
| Kevin De Bruyne | 33/1 | Bet365 |
| Mohamed Salah | 50/1 | Bet365 |
Rapinoe Ballon D'or
Megan Rapinoe won the women's Ballon d’Or in Paris on Monday, even though she wasn't there to accept the award in person. She gave her acceptance speech through a pre-recorded video. This award is given to the best female soccer player in the world, and Rapinoe won because of her amazing performances.
Ada Hegerberg from Norway won the Ballon d'Or in 2018 but didn't win again because she missed the World Cup. Rapinoe was born on July 5, 1985, and is an American soccer player who played as a winger. Most of her career was with Seattle Reign FC in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), and she also played for the United States national team.
Ballon D'or 2024 Rankings List
| Player | Key Highlights |
| Vinicius Junior | Started the 2023–24 season strong. He became key in big moments, especially in Champions League games against Manchester City and Bayern Munich, with two assists in one game and two goals in another. He has a natural talent for shining at crucial times. |
| Jude Bellingham | Made an immediate impact in his debut season at Real Madrid. He is their top scorer in La Liga and has made headlines with his game-winning goals against Barcelona. He has drawn comparisons to famous Real Madrid players. If Madrid wins the Champions League, he could be a top contender for the Ballon d'Or. |
| Kylian Mbappe | Often considered the best player in the world, and expected to join Real Madrid soon. He won another Ligue 1 title with PSG but missed a big chance to shine in the Champions League, affecting his chances for the Ballon d'Or. He can still turn things around by leading France to Euro 2024 glory. |
| Florian Wirtz | Plays for Bayer Leverkusen, a team that's having an incredible season even without playing in the Champions League. Wirtz is a key player, scoring goals and assisting. If Leverkusen continues to do well, he might be a surprising contender for the Ballon d'Or. |
| Lionel Messi | A soccer legend, he moved to Major League Soccer with Inter Miami. Despite his incredible achievements, his Ballon d'Or win was based more on his role in Argentina's 2022 World Cup victory than on his club performance. He could be in the running if Argentina does well in the upcoming Copa America. |
| Rodri | Known as the best player in his position, Rodri plays for Manchester City and the Spanish national team. He is key to City's success and Spain's hopes in Euro 2024. His consistent performance makes him a strong candidate for the Ballon d'Or. |
| Harry Kane | He has already secured the European Golden Shoe but missed out on other trophies due to Bayern Munich's Champions League exit. Kane's chances to win the Ballon d'Or depend on whether he can lead England to Euro 2024 glory. |
| Erling Haaland | A powerful striker for Manchester City, but his recent performances have been criticized. He needs a strong finish to the season and a second Premier League Golden Boot to improve his Ballon d'Or chances. His lack of international success could hurt his position. |
| Mats Hummels | A veteran player for Borussia Dortmund, he played a significant role in their Champions League semi-final win over PSG. His performance was solid in defense, and he scored the game-winning goal in Paris. If Dortmund wins the Champions League, he could be a dark horse for the Ballon d'Or. |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | Although he plays in Saudi Arabia, he's still scoring many goals and leads the line for Portugal. His international success could boost his Ballon d'Or chances if Portugal wins Euro 2024. Despite his high goal count, the level of competition in Saudi Arabia could work against him. |
