Ballon d’Or nominees 2024: List of men and women up for award for world’s best soccer player as France Football announces candidates

The world’s leading football players discovered whether they have been shortlisted for the Ballon d’Or 2024 on September 4.

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri is among the favourites, alongside Real Madrid duo Vinicius Jr. and Jude Bellingham.

Lionel Messi saw off the challenge of Rodri’s club teammate Erling Haaland last year to win the prize for a record-extending eighth time.

It feels likely that 2023 will represent the end of the astonishing Messi-Ronaldo era, with a new winner ready to be crowned.

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Ballon d’Or nominees 2024

The nominees for the Ballon d’Or 2024 were announced on a L’Equipe live stream at 18:20 CET (12:20 ET/17:20 BST) on Wednesday, September 4.

Ballon d’Or Feminin nominees 2024

Nominees for the Ballon d’Or Feminin were revealed on the same live stream. Barcelona and Spain sensation Anita Bonmati scooped the prize last time around, and she leads the list of candidates again.

List of Ballon d’Or Feminin 2024 nominees