The 2024 Ballon d’Or nominees have been announced, showcasing a diverse group of footballers who have excelled over the past year. Notably, the omission of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi marks the first time since 2003 that both legends are not included in the list. Here are the nominees for the 2024 Ballon d’Or:
2024 Ballon d’Or Nominees
- Kylian Mbappé (Paris Saint-Germain)
- Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
- Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
- Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)
- Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid)
- Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)
- Karim Benzema (Al-Ittihad)
- Luka Modrić (Real Madrid)
- Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
- Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich)
- Pedri (Barcelona)
- Bernardo Silva (Manchester City)
- João Félix (Atletico Madrid)
- Riyad Mahrez (Al-Ahli)
- Sadio Mané (Al-Nassr)
- Julian Alvarez (Manchester City)
- Rodri (Manchester City)
- Son Heung-min (Tottenham Hotspur)
- Christian Pulisic (AC Milan)
- Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)
The 2024 Ballon d’Or will be awarded based on a combination of players’ performances over the past season, including their contributions to both club and country. The absence of Ronaldo and Messi has sparked considerable discussion among fans and pundits, highlighting the shift in football’s elite landscape.
