2024 Ballon d'Or Nominees Announced: A Historic First Without Messi or Ronaldo
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For the first time since 2003, neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo are among the nominees for the Ballon d'Or. The full list of contenders for the prestigious award was revealed on Wednesday, September 4.

The 2024 Ballon d'Or, which has been traditionally awarded by France Football since 1956, will be co-organized UEFA this year. The ceremony is set to take place on Monday, October 28, in Paris, France.

In addition to crowning the world's best player, this year's awards will also recognize the best goalkeeper, the top U21 player, and the best coaches.

The 68th edition of the Ballon d'Or will celebrate outstanding performances from the 2023-2024 season, marking a new chapter in the award's storied history.

The frontrunners for the prestigious title of Best Male Player include Vinícius Júnior, Rodri, and Jude Bellingham. These standout players have made significant impacts in their respective teams, positioning themselves as top contenders for the award. Also in the women's category, Aitana Bonmatí leads the race, with strong competition from Alexia Putellas and Sophia Smith. Bonmatí's exceptional performances have set her apart with expectation to win back to back trophie.

Men's Ballon d'Or Nominees:

  • Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
  • Ruben Días (Manchester City)
  • Phil Foden (Manchester City)
  • Federico Valverde (Real Madrid)
  • Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa)
  • Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
  • Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao)
  • Granit Xhaka (Bayer Leverkusen)
  • Artem Dovbik (AS Roma, previously Girona)
  • Toni Kroos (Real Madrid)
  • Vinícius Jr. (Real Madrid)
  • Dani Olmo (FC Barcelona, previously RB Leipzig)
  • Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
  • Martin Ödegaard (Arsenal)
  • Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund)
  • Rodri (Manchester City)
  • Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
  • Declan Rice (Arsenal)
  • Vitinha (PSG)
  • Cole Palmer (Chelsea, previously Manchester City)
  • Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid)
  • Lamine Yamal (FC Barcelona)
  • Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
  • Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Inter Milan)
  • William Saliba (Arsenal)
  • Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid/PSG)
  • Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan)
  • Ademola Lookman (Atalanta)
  • Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid)
  • Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen)

Women's Ballon d'Or Nominees:

  • Aitana Bonmatí (FC Barcelona)
  • Barbra Banda (Orlando Pride, previously Shanghai)
  • Tarciane (Houston Dash, previously Corinthians)
  • Lauren Hemp (Manchester City)
  • Trinity Rodman (Washington Spirit)
  • Ada Hegerberg (Lyon)
  • Manuela Giugliano (Roma)
  • Mallory Swanson (Chicago Red Stars)
  • Glódís Viggósdóttir (Bayern Munich)
  • Mariona Caldentey (Arsenal, previously FC Barcelona)
  • Lauren James (Chelsea)
  • Lea Schüller (Bayern Munich)
  • Patricia Guijarro (FC Barcelona)
  • Gabi Portilho (Corinthians)
  • Tabitha Chawinga (PSG)
  • Caroline Graham Hansen (FC Barcelona)
  • Lindsey Horan (Lyon)
  • Sjoeke Nusken (Chelsea)
  • Yui Hasegawa (Manchester City)
  • Lucy Bronze (FC Barcelona)
  • Salma Paralluelo (FC Barcelona)
  • Giulia Gwinn (Bayern Munich)
  • Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw (Manchester City)
  • Grace Geyoro (PSG)
  • Alexia Putellas (FC Barcelona)
  • Sophia Smith (Portland Thorns)
  • Ewa Pajor (FC Barcelona, previously Wolfsburg)
  • Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars)
  • Mayra Ramírez (Chelsea)
  • Marie-Antoinette Katoto (PSG)

Kopa Trophy (Best Player Under 21):

  • Pau Cubarsí (FC Barcelona)
  • Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United)
  • Arda Güler (Real Madrid)
  • Karim Konate (RB Salzburg)
  • Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United)
  • João Neves (PSG, previously Benfica)
  • Savinho (Manchester City, previously Girona)
  • Mathys Tel (Bayern Munich)
  • Lamine Yamal (FC Barcelona)
  • Warren Zaire-Emery (PSG)

Yashin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper):

  • Diogo Costa (Porto)
  • Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG)
  • Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund)
  • Andriy Lunin (Real Madrid)
  • Mike Maignan (AC Milan)
  • Giorgi Mamardashvili (Valencia)
  • Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa)
  • Unai Simón (Athletic Club)
  • Yann Sommer (Inter Milan)
  • Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns)

Men's Coach of the Year:

  • Xabi Alonso (Bayer Leverkusen)
  • Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid)
  • Luis de la Fuente (Spain National Team)
  • Gian Piero Gasperini (Atalanta)
  • Pep Guardiola (Manchester City)
  • Lionel Scaloni (Argentina National Team)

Women's Coach of the Year:

  • Sonia Bompastor (Chelsea, previously Lyon)
  • Arthur Elias (Brazil National Team, previously Corinthians)
  • Jonatan Giraldez (Washington Spirit, previously FC Barcelona)
  • Emma Hayes (USA National Team, previously Chelsea)
  • Filipa Patao (Benfica)
  • Sarina Wiegman (England)

Men's Club of the Year:

  • Borussia Dortmund (Germany)
  • Girona (Spain)
  • Bayer Leverkusen (Germany)
  • Real Madrid (Spain)
  • Manchester City (England)

Women's Club of the Year:

  • FC Barcelona (Spain)
  • Chelsea (England)
  • NY/NJ Gotham (USA)
  • Lyon (France)
  • PSG (France)