The 68th Ballon d’Or awards ceremony was held on Monday, October 28, at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, marking the first time UEFA co-hosted the prestigious event with Groupe Amaury, the parent company of France Football and L’Équipe.
Celebrating top talents across football, the event honoured the year’s best players, coaches, and clubs for their achievements.
Here are the 2024 award winners:
– Men’s Ballon d’Or: Rodri (Spain, Manchester City)
– Women’s Ballon d’Or: Aitana Bonmatí (Spain, Barcelona)
– Kopa Trophy: Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona)
– Yashin Trophy: Emiliano Martínez (Argentina, Aston Villa)
– Men’s Coach of the Year: Carlo Ancelotti (Italy, Real Madrid)
– Women’s Coach of the Year: Emma Hayes (England, Chelsea / USA)
– Men’s Club of the Year: Real Madrid
– Women’s Club of the Year: Barcelona
– Gerd Müller Trophy: Harry Kane (England, Bayern München) & Kylian Mbappé (France, Paris Saint-Germain / Real Madrid)
– Socrates Award: Jenni Hermoso (Spain, Tigres UANL)
Aitana, Rodri… it was not just a dream! ✨#ballondor pic.twitter.com/Zr6fg3tISL
— Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) October 29, 2024
Rodri, the Manchester City midfielder, captured the Men’s Ballon d’Or after an exceptional season. His performance was pivotal in securing City’s fourth consecutive English Premier League title and earned him the title of UEFA EURO 2024 Player of the Tournament following Spain’s victory in Germany.
Rodri! 😍 #ballondor pic.twitter.com/7DEjISP8W8
— Ballon d’Or (@ballondor) October 28, 2024
Men’s Ballon d’Or Top Ten
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, Paris Saint-Germain / Real Madrid)
7. Lautaro Martínez (Argentina, Inter)
8. Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona)
9. Toni Kroos (Germany, Real Madrid)
10. Harry Kane (England, Bayern München)
Presented annually since 1956 by France Football, the Ballon d’Or is the most distinguished accolade a footballer can receive in recognition of their outstanding achievements and exceptional talent.
