2024 Ballon d'Or
Annual association football award event in France
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Key Takeaways
- The 2024 Ballon d'Or was the 68th annual ceremony of the Ballon d'Or.
- It was the third ceremony during which awards were presented based on the results of the season instead of the calendar year, specifically the period from 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2024.
- Two new accolades were awarded: Men's Coach of the Year and Women's Coach of the Year, recognizing the contribution of coaches to success on the pitch.
- For the first time, both the men's and women's Ballons d'Or were awarded to players from the same country, with Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí coming from Spain, in addition to the Kopa Trophy being also awarded to Lamine Yamal, also from Spain.
- For players who appeared for multiple clubs during the season, only the most recent club is listed.
The 2024 Ballon d'Or was the 68th annual ceremony of the Ballon d'Or. It was presented by France Football that recognized the best footballers in the world in the 2023–24 season. It was the third ceremony during which awards were presented based on the results of the season instead of the calendar year, specifically the period from 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2024. The nominees were announced on 4 September 2024 and the ceremony took take place on 28 October 2024. Two new accolades were awarded: Men's Coach of the Year and Women's Coach of the Year, recognizing the contribution of coaches to success on the pitch. UEFA co-organized the Ballon d'Or gala for the first time, while France Football retained the voting system and the Ballon d'Or name.
For the first time, both the men's and women's Ballons d'Or were awarded to players from the same country, with Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí coming from Spain, in addition to the Kopa Trophy being also awarded to Lamine Yamal, also from Spain.
Ballon d'Or
Club listed is the one which the player represented during the 2023–24 season (1 August 2023 to 31 July 2024). For players who appeared for multiple clubs during the season, only the most recent club is listed.
Thirty players were nominated for the 2024 Ballon d'Or.
Ballon d'Or Féminin
Thirty players were nominated for the 2024 Ballon d'Or Féminin.
Kopa Trophy
Club listed is the one which the player represented during the 2023–24 season. For players who appeared for multiple clubs during the season, only the most recent club is listed.
Ten players were nominated for the 2024 Kopa Trophy.
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