This Monday, the highly anticipated 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony was held, an award given by 'France Football' to the best footballer of the past season. Here is the official ranking of the nominees, from 30th place to finally reach the winner.

2024 Ballon d'Or Ranking

  • First position: Rodri (Spain, Manchester City)
  • Second position: Vinicius (Brazil, Real Madrid)
  • Third position: Bellingham (England, Real Madrid)
  • Fourth position: Carvajal (Spain, Real Madrid)
  • Fifth position: Erling Haaland (Norway, Manchester City)
  • Sixth position: Kylian Mbappé (France, PSG/Real Madrid)
  • Seventh position: Lautaro Martínez (Argentina, Inter)
  • Eighth position: Lamine Yamal (España, Barcelona)
  • Ninth position: Toni Kroos (Germany, Real Madrid)
  • Tenth position: Harry Kane (England, Bayern)
  • Position 11: Phil Foden (England, Manchester City)
  • Position 12: Florian Wirtz (Germany, Leverkusen)
  • Position 13: Dani Elm (Spain, Leipzig/Barcelona)
  • Position 14: Ademola Lookman (Nigeria, Atalanta)
  • Position 15: Nico Williams (Spain, Athletic)
  • Position 16: Granit Xhaka (Switzerland, Leverkusen)
  • Position 17: Federico Valverde (Uruguay, Real Madrid)
  • Position 18: Dibu Martínez (Argentina, Aston Villa)
  • Position 19: Martin Odegaard(Norway, Arsenal)
  • Position 20: Hakan Çalhanoglu (Turkey, Inter)
  • Position 21: Bukayo Saka (England, Arsenal)
  • Position 22: Antonio Rüdiger (Germany, Real Madrid)
  • Position 23: Rúben Days (Portugal, Manchester City)
  • Position 24: William Saliba (France, Arsenal)
  • Position 25: Cole Palmer (England, Chelsea)
  • Position 26: Declan Crimp (England, Arsenal)
  • Position 27: Vitinha (Portugal, PSG)
  • Position 28: Alejandro Grimaldo (Spain, Leverkusen)
  • Position 29: Mats Hummels (Germany, Dortmund/Rome)
  • Position 29: Artem Dovbyk (Ukraine, Rome)

How do you vote for the Ballon d'Or?

Each jury member selects ten players from a list of thirty nominees, ranking them from most to least deserving. Players receive points according to their position on this list: 15, 12, 10, 8, 7, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1 point, respectively.

The selection of the winner is based on three fundamental criteria:

1. Individual performance, especially those decisive and impressive moments.

2. Collective achievements of the player and the titles won with his team.

3. Class and fair play, highlighting ethical behavior and sportsmanship.