On a magical night, UEFA and France Football held the annual Ballon d'Or awards gala, where Rodri was named Best Player in the World for 2024 and the winners of the other categories were also announced.

A jury of 100 journalists from around the world, one for each country in the 'top 100' of the FIFA rankings, was responsible for choosing the winner. Officially, France Football will not make the votes public until November 9 in its magazine. However, some journalists have already revealed their votes and little by little we are getting to know them.

How is the Ballon d'Or voted for? Each member of the jury selects ten players from a list of thirty nominees, ordering them from most to least meritorious. 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 main criteria: Individual performance, especially decisive and impressive moments. The player's collective achievements and the titles won with his team. Class and fair play, highlighting ethical behaviour and sportsmanship.

Ballon d'Or 2024 Voting

Spain: Alfredo Relaño (AS)

  1. Vinicius Jr. (15 points)
  2. Rodri (12 points)
  3. Bellingham (10 points)

Ukraine: Igor Linnyk (Footclub)

  1. Rodri (15 points)
  2. Carvajal (12 points)
  3. Bellingham (10 points)
  4. Vinicius Jr. (8 points)

El Salvador: Bruno Porzio

  1. Bellingham (15 points)
  2. Haaland (12 points)
  3. Kroos (10 points)
  4. Lautaro Martínez (8 points)
  5. Dani Olmo (7 points)
  6. Calhanoglu (5 points)
  7. Rodri (4 points)
  8. Wirtz (3 points)
  9. Foden (2 points)
  10. Rúben Dias (1 point)

Mexico: Salvador Aguilera (CNN and Aym Sports)

  1. Vinicius Jr. (15 points)
  2. Carvajal (12 points)
  3. Rodri (10 points)

Morocco: Mostafa Badri (Almountakhab)

  1. Vinicius Jr. (15 points)
  2. Rodri (12 points)
  3. Bellingham (10 points)

China: Luo Ming (Titan Sports)

  1. Rodri (15 points)
  2. Bellingham (12 points)
  3. Vinicius Jr. (10 points)

Equatorial Guinea: Benjamin Esono Eseng Ayecaba (The Reader)

  1. Vinícius Jr. (15 points)
  2. Nico Williams (12 points)
  3. Rodri (10 points)

Ecuador: Patricio Corneiro

  1. Toni Kroos (15 points)
  2. Vinicius Jr. (12 points)
  3. Nico Williams (10 points)

Brazil: Cléber Machado (SBT)

  1. Vinicius Jr. (15 points)
  2. Rodri (12 points)
  3. Bellingham (10 points)

* This news is updated every time a vote is made public.