Soccer is a team sport. However, individuality is what makes the difference. That is why, almost from the beginning, Football has had stars that can shine with their own light and stand out from the crowd. And star system which was, from 1956, a special distinction in the form of a golden ball. he Ballon d’Or It is the most prestigious single award in the world. An award whose purpose has changed throughout its history, but which distinguishes the best footballer in the world at the moment. No nuance.
In this way, the awarding of the Ballon d’Or must be a matter of state. The footballers want it in their displays, and the clubs in their teams. It’s not a title, but for unofficial purposes it acts as one. More so in Spain, where the dichotomy between Real Madrid and Barcelona, special, as a result of the rivalry between Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, is at the center of the sports debate. Here are the favorites to win the Ballon d’Or 2024:
1.- Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid)
Vinicius He is the main favorite to win the Ballon d’Or 2024, and that his award is in doubt in the last hours. With Real Madrid, the Brazilian player won in 2024 both the Liga good spanish Champions League. He did so by being, in addition, the most decisive player of the white team. The whole star. In the main competition of the continent he scored a double in the first semi-final against Bayern Munich and He scored again in the final against Borussia Dortmund. Overall, Vini scored 15 goals and 6 assists in the League and 6 goals and 5 goals in the Champions League. Many arguments to choose your first golden sphere.
Only summer to go Canary could stop you. Brazil were disappointed at the Copa América as they crashed out in the quarter finalsgiving a very bad image throughout the championship. Of course, the criticism has focused on the most important players in the Rio team, and no one is more important there at the moment than the Madrid player.
2.- Rodri Hernández (Manchester City)
Rodrigo is the big cover of this edition, and his price has risen like foam in the last few hours, despite being injured. Unlike previous years, France Football has changed the criteria and certainty when it comes to screening the winner, since there is no longer a photo session as before, and the Spanish footballer travels to the a gala on a chartered flight with the crew. City of Manchester. If we talk about being the best in the world in a specific field, we have to talk about Rodri Hernández. Without a doubt, it was the reference midfielder today before tearing the ligament in his right knee. The midfielder was considered he best player of the Eurocupwhich he won with the Spanish National Team. At club level, he raised one again Premier League with the City of Manchester to be a capital player. In fact, he played all 34 league games, because the most used footballer is Pep Guardiola 2,938 minutes, ahead of a goalkeeper or any other field player.
3.- Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
At club level, Real Madrid’s season has been exciting. It makes sense, then, that his players top the list of favorites for the Ballon d’Or 2024. The achievements of the Madrid team last season cannot be understood without him Jude Bellingham. The Englishman was the star signing of that campaign and he performed much better than expected. Above all at the scoring level, to achieve 19 goals in the League and another 4 goals in the Champions League.
Moreover, Bellingham’s candidacy is favored by England’s good performance in the Euro Cup. With the midfielder a key player for Gareth Southgate, he played practically everything, los Three Lions They reached the final, which they lost to Spain 2-1. Jude scored 2 goals and had one assist during the tournament. Although he has not always shown his best game, at the level of his team’s overall performance with him on the field there are few faults to be found.
4.- Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid)
If we talk about a successful 2024, no one can boast about it Dani Carvajal. The right side joins all the success of Real Madrid (League and Champions), plus the victory in the Euro Cup for the Spanish National Team. In each of them, being a key piece from the right wing. Carvajal is arguably the best player in the world in his position. The question, in his own case, centers on whether a defender will be able to stand out in an award that has traditionally given more weight to attackers or midfielders. Of course, rules are meant to be broken.
5.- Kylian Mbappé (PSG/Real Madrid)
Traditionally, the star factor has a specific weight in the selection of the Ballon d’Or and that cannot be denied There is no bigger star in the world of football than Kylian Mbappé. Before leaving the Parc des Princes, the Frenchman won the French league with PSG. Moreover, he scored 44 goals in all competitions (27 in the League, 8 in the Champions League, 8 in the French Cup and 1 in the French Super Cup). In the Euro He reached the semi-finals with the Rooster National Teamalthough he had a troubled tournament following an injury that forced him to play with a mask for much of it. Finally, in the summer he was a star signing for Real Madrid… making his debut with a goal.
6.- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
2024 was the year that Lamine Yamal exploded. The young player from the Barça youth team (he is not yet old) was enjoying glory under Xavi in the second part of last season and ended up exploding in the Euro Cup, where he led Spain to the title by Rodri, Carvajal. , Nico Williams, Olmo and company. Lamine will definitely take the Kopa Trophy which corresponds to the best under-21s, but his start to the season with Flick and the level he is bringing to Barça in the autumn have raised his options even further (voting closes on September 30, and so a strong start to the season for a player can raise his options, even if he votes on the merits of the previous season)
Other possible candidates for the Ballon d’Or
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7.- Lautaro Marínez (Milan)
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8.- Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
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9.- Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
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10.- Florian Writz (Bayer Leverkusen)
