2024 Ballon d’Or Nominees: Current List of Players Nominated for World’s Best Soccer Player Award by France Football

The top football players worldwide are waiting to see if they have been selected as nominees for the prestigious Ballon d’Or 2024.

Among the favorites are Rodri from Manchester City and Spain, along with Vinicius Jr. and Jude Bellingham from Real Madrid.

Last year, Lionel Messi beat out Erling Haaland, a teammate of Rodri, to claim his eighth Ballon d’Or win.

The Messi-Ronaldo era may be coming to an end in 2023, paving the way for a new recipient to be recognized.

2024 Ballon d’Or Nominees

The nominees for the 2024 Ballon d’Or will be unveiled during a live stream by L’Equipe on Wednesday, September 4, at 18:20 CET (12:20 ET/17:20 BST).

2024 Ballon d’Or Feminin Nominees

The candidates for the 2024 Ballon d’Or Feminin will be announced on the same livestream. Anita Bonmati from Barcelona and Spain was the previous winner of this award.

Additionally, the Kopa Trophy for outstanding young players, the Yashin Trophy for the best goalkeeper, and nominations for Men’s and Women’s Club of the Year, as well as coaching awards, will be revealed.

When is the 2024 Ballon d’Or Ceremony?

The 2024 Ballon d’Or gala is set to take place on Monday, October 28, 2024 at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France.

The event is slated to commence at 8 p.m. local time (2 p.m. ET).