Ballon d'Or 2024 List of Nominees: Check the Names of Male Footballers Shortlisted For France Football Awards

After a year of eye-catching and nerve-wrecking football action, the Ballon d'Or ceremony has returned, and it is time to know who the best footballer of the year will be. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have now left Europe, and it has opened up the throne to be taken by a new generation of superstars.  The likes of Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Vinicius Jr, Rodri, Cole Palmer, Phil Foden, Lamine Yamal, Jude Bellingham are coming out of a fantastic year behind them across competitions and they will be looking to secure the Ballon d'Or honour beside their name. The Ballon d'Or ceremony will be held at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France, on Monday, October 28, 2024. When is Ballon d'Or 2024? Know Date and Time in IST of France Football Awards.

Established in 1956, France Football's famous Golden Ball accolade Ballon d'Or has returned for the 68th year in 2024. The best footballer of the 2023-24 season will be awarded the prestigious honour. Real Madrid were the European champions in 2023-24 as they won the UEFA Champions League 2023-24 beating Borussia Dortmund in the final. They also won the La Liga. The dual success and the role the likes of Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham played in it, made them an automatic favourite for the honour despite their inconsistent success in the International arena. Ballon d'Or Winners List: Check Names of Footballers Who Have Won Prestigious Award By France Football.

Meanwhile, Manchester City have won the Premier League title once again coming from behind and Rodri played a huge role in them retaining the Premier League crown. Rodri has also won the UEFA Euro 2024 with Spain as the La Roja won the title for the first time since 2012. Erling Haaland's performance has also kept him in the list of nominees for the award. Except for La Liga and Premier League, there has also been nominees from the other leagues like Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1. Harry Kane, Alex Grimaldo, Kylian Mbappe, Vitinha, Lautaro Martinez are notable names among them. Fans eager to know, who are the list of nominees for the male footballer of the year award in Ballon d'Or 024 ceremony will get the complete information here.

Arsenal and Manchester City lead the way with four nominees each. Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice, William Saliba and Bukayo Saka from Arsenal. While from Manchester City Ruben Dias, Phil Foden, Erling Haaland and Rodri arre the representative. Chelsea and England star Cole Palmer is also on the shortlist, along with Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. In total, 10 Premier League players are nominated for the prize. Real Madrid has the biggest representation from an individual club with six players in the list including the retired Toni Kroos.

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