The highly anticipated 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony is set to take place on Monday, October 28, at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris.
All eyes will be on the Ballon d’Or ceremony, marking its 68th edition, organised by France Football. This year, for only the third time in history, the award will be based on the performance of players during the season, specifically from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024, rather than the traditional calendar year.
This year, Brazilian superstar Vinicius Junior is becoming a leading candidate for the prestigious award.
Vinicius Junior is a leading contender for the Ballon d’Or after an impressive season with Real Madrid, tallying 24 goals and nine assists in 39 matches. He is one of the players who contributed significantly to the success of the team by scoring the winning goal in the Champions League final and playing key roles in victories over Manchester City and Bayern Munich.
The skipper of Real Madrid, Dani Carvajal, is also in the running. He had an outstanding season with six goals and six assists in 41 matches and made important contributions in the Champions League final. His superb performances helped Spain clinch the European Championship, further establishing him as a top candidate
Rodri having been a key player for Manchester City and Spain, is also a strong Ballon d’Or contender. He started every match, scoring nine goals and assisting 12 times in 45 games, helping his club win the Premier League, European Super Cup, and Club World Cup, as well as guiding Spain to the European Championship.
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Jude Bellingham is also another top contender after a satisfactory debut season with Real Madrid, where he netted 23 goals and provided 13 assists. His contributions were instrumental in winning the Champions League, La Liga, and Spanish Super Cup, solidifying his status as one of the top favourites for the award.
