Ballon d'Or 2024 Power Rankings: Vinicius Jr and Rodri set to battle it out for Golden Ball after Jude Bellingham's bid for glory faltered
GOALThe Golden Ball nominees will be revealed on Wednesday. So, who among the biggest stars in the game are genuine contenders, and who are just posing?
After a season headlined by him finally getting his hands on the World Cup, Lionel Messi took home his eighth Ballon d'Or after picking up the 2023 prize in Paris back in October. The footballing world has long since moved on, though, and now debate is raging as we gradually move towards knowing the identity of the 2024 winner.
The race was highly competitive. In addition to typical domestic fluctuations, the 2023-24 campaign featured most of the world’s top players participating in international tournaments like the European Championship and Copa America.
How will the 2024 Ballon d’Or competition be influenced by Messi’s tournament success for Argentina and Erling Haaland’s exceptional season at Manchester City, which have been the defining moments of the past year? Furthermore, as increasing numbers of significant players are joining leagues in emerging football regions worldwide, is it possible that the first Ballon d’Or winner from a non-European club could emerge?
GOAL has been here every step of the way to track the contenders for the biggest individual prize the game has to offer. So who do we think will come out on top? Check out our Ballon d'Or 2024 Power Rankings ahead of the nominees for the award being revealed on Wednesday, September 4…
