In a glittering display of football talent, the Ballon d’Or 2024 ceremony unveiled this year’s top-ranked players across various categories, celebrating achievements on the field for both men and women, as well as recognizing the best young talent, goalkeeper, and coaches. Here’s a breakdown of the top 10 rankings for each award category.
Men’s Ballon d’Or 2024
Manchester City’s Rodri claimed the prestigious Men’s Ballon d’Or 2024, making history as the first player from the club to win the award. Rodri was a key figure in Manchester City’s Premier League victory and Spain’s triumph in the Euro 2024, standing out as a versatile midfielder. However, Real Madrid’s response was mixed, given that Vinícius Júnior, a standout player for Real Madrid, was not awarded the Ballon d’Or despite a stellar season, sparking controversy around the event. Here are the top 10 rankings in the men’s category:
| Rank | Player | Nationality | Club(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rodri | Spain | Manchester City |
| 2 | Vinícius Júnior | Brazil | Real Madrid |
| 3 | Jude Bellingham | England | Real Madrid |
| 4 | Dani Carvajal | Spain | Real Madrid |
| 5 | Erling Haaland | Norway | Manchester City |
| 6 | Kylian Mbappé | France | PSG / Real Madrid |
| 7 | Lautaro Martínez | Argentina | Inter Milan |
| 8 | Lamine Yamal | Spain | Barcelona |
| 9 | Toni Kroos | Germany | Real Madrid |
| 10 | Harry Kane | England | Bayern Munich |
Women’s Ballon d’Or 2024
Aitana Bonmatí, the dynamic midfielder from Barcelona, earned her second consecutive Women’s Ballon d’Or after leading her club to win the Liga F and Women’s Champions League titles. Bonmatí’s presence on the field proved instrumental to Barcelona’s dominance in women’s football, and she topped the rankings, followed by two Barcelona teammates:
| Rank | Player | Nationality | Club(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aitana Bonmatí | Spain | Barcelona |
| 2 | Caroline Graham Hansen | Norway | Barcelona |
| 3 | Salma Paralluelo | Spain | Barcelona |
| 4 | Sophia Smith | USA | Portland Thorns |
| 5 | Lindsey Horan | USA | Olympique Lyonnais |
| 6 | Mallory Swanson | USA | Chicago Red Stars |
| 7 | Marie-Antoinette Katoto | France | Paris Saint-Germain |
| 8 | Mariona Caldentey | Spain | Barcelona / Arsenal |
| 9 | Trinity Rodman | USA | Washington Spirit |
| 10 | Alexia Putellas | Spain | Barcelona |
Lev Yashin Trophy for Best Goalkeeper
Argentina’s Emiliano Martínez was awarded the Lev Yashin Trophy for best goalkeeper following his impressive performance for Aston Villa and during Argentina’s Copa America 2024 campaign. Martínez topped a competitive list of goalkeepers:
| Rank | Player | Nationality | Club(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emiliano Martínez | Argentina | Aston Villa |
| 2 | Unai Simón | Spain | Athletic Club |
| 3 | Andriy Lunin | Ukraine | Real Madrid |
| 4 | Gianluigi Donnarumma | Italy | Paris Saint-Germain |
| 5 | Mike Maignan | France | Milan |
| 6 | Yann Sommer | Switzerland | Inter Milan |
| 7 | Giorgi Mamardashvili | Georgia | Valencia |
| 8 | Diogo Costa | Portugal | Porto |
| 9 | Ronwen Williams | South Africa | Mamelodi Sundowns |
| 10 | Gregor Kobel | Switzerland | Borussia Dortmund |
Kopa Trophy 2024 (Best Young Player)
Barcelona’s young prodigy Lamine Yamal emerged as the winner of the Kopa Trophy for the best young player, thanks to his exceptional contributions to Spain’s Euro 2024 win. Yamal leads a promising list of youthful talent:
| Rank | Player | Nationality | Club(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamine Yamal | Spain | Barcelona |
| 2 | Arda Güler | Turkey | Real Madrid |
| 3 | Kobbie Mainoo | England | Manchester United |
| 4 | Savinho | Brazil | Girona / Manchester City |
| 5 | Pau Cubarsí | Spain | Barcelona |
| 6 | Joao Neves | Portugal | Benfica |
| 6 | Alejandro Garnacho | Argentina | Manchester United |
| 8 | Warren Zaïre-Emery | France | Paris Saint-Germain |
| 8 | Mathys Tel | France | Bayern Munich |
| 8 | Karim Konaté | Ivory Coast | Salzburg |
Gerd Muller Trophy 2024 (Top Scorer)
The Gerd Muller Trophy for the most goals in the 2023-24 season went to Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé, who both scored a remarkable 52 goals. This shared honor highlights their prolific scoring abilities and competitive performances across domestic and international competitions.
| Rank | Player | Nationality | Club(s) | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Kane | England | Bayern Munich | 52 |
| 1 | Kylian Mbappé | France | PSG / Real Madrid | 52 |
Johan Cruyff Trophy for Best Men’s Coach 2024
Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid was awarded the Johan Cruyff Trophy for Best Men’s Coach, honoring his guidance in leading Real Madrid to La Liga and Champions League titles. Ancelotti’s leadership on the sideline has been pivotal in Real Madrid’s successful season.
| Rank | Coach | Nationality | Club/National Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlo Ancelotti | Italy | Real Madrid |
Johan Cruyff Trophy for Best Women’s Coach 2024
Emma Hayes, former Chelsea coach, was celebrated as the best women’s coach after guiding the U.S. Women’s National Team to Olympic gold in Paris. Her tactical expertise and dedication to the game have positioned her among the world’s top coaches.
| Rank | Coach | Nationality | Club/National Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emma Hayes | England | US Women’s National Team |
This comprehensive table captures the standout performances in men’s, women’s, and youth football, honoring the best players, goalkeepers, young stars, and coaches in 2024. From veterans to rising stars, the 2024 honorees represent the highest level of excellence on the global football stage.
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