The Ballon d’Or 2024 ceremony lit up the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris on Monday night, celebrating football’s top talents in its 68th edition.
In a memorable outcome, Manchester City’s midfield maestro Rodri claimed the prestigious Men’s Ballon d’Or, edging out stars like Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, Dani Carvajal, and France’s Kylian Mbappe.
This marks a crowning moment in Rodri’s career following a stellar season that saw him lift multiple trophies with City.
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List of Winners at 68th Ballon d’Or 2024
The awards spanned various categories, recognizing exceptional performances across both men’s and women’s football.
Barcelona’s young sensation Lamine Yamal took home the Kopa Trophy for the best player under 21, underlining his growing influence in La Liga.
Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe were jointly honored with the Gerd Müller Award for the Best Striker of the Year, while Aston Villa’s Emi Martinez clinched the Yachine Trophy for the best goalkeeper.
In the women’s categories, Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati won the Women’s Ballon d’Or, solidifying her reputation as one of the best in the game.
Emma Hayes received the Women’s Coach of the Year award, and Carlo Ancelotti took Men’s Coach of the Year.
Real Madrid and Barcelona were recognized as the top clubs for men and women respectively, adding to their storied legacies in world football.
- Men’s Ballon d’Or 2024 – Rodri (Manchester City)
- Women’s Ballon d’Or 2024 – Aitana Bonmati (Barcelona)
- Kopa Trophy (Best Player Under 21) – Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
- Best Striker of the Year Award (Gerd Müller Award) – Harry Kane & Kylian Mbappe (Joint-winners)
- Yachine Trophy (Best Goalkeeper) – Emi Martinez (Aston Villa)
- Men’s Club of the Year 2024 – Real Madrid
- Women’s Club of the Year 2024 – Barcelona
- Men’s Coach of the Year – Carlo Ancelotti
- Women’s Coach of the Year – Emma Hayes
