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Ballon d’Or 2024: Full List of Nominees, Featuring Ademola Lookman and Bukayo Saka
The 2024 Ballon d’Or nominations have been officially released, featuring some of the world’s top footballers who have delivered exceptional performances over the past year.
Notably, Nigerian star Ademola Lookman and England’s Bukayo Saka have both made the prestigious list, marking significant recognition of their talents and contributions to their respective teams.
This year’s list is filled with a mix of seasoned professionals and emerging talents across Europe’s top leagues. One significant change is the absence of global icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo from the nominee list, a rare occurrence in the history of the Ballon d’Or, indicating a shift in the footballing landscape towards a new generation of stars.
Here’s the Full List of Ballon d’Or 2024 Nominees:
| Player | Club | National Team |
|---|---|---|
| Jude Bellingham | Real Madrid | England |
| Ruben Dias | Manchester City | Portugal |
| Phil Foden | Manchester City | England |
| Federico Valverde | Real Madrid | Uruguay |
| Emiliano Martinez | Aston Villa | Argentina |
| Erling Haaland | Manchester City | Norway |
| Nico Williams | Athletic Club | Spain |
| Granit Xhaka | Bayer Leverkusen | Switzerland |
| Artem Dovbyk | Roma* | Ukraine |
| Toni Kroos | Real Madrid** | Germany |
| Vinicius Junior | Real Madrid | Brazil |
| Dani Olmo | Barcelona*** | Spain |
| Florian Wirtz | Bayer Leverkusen | Germany |
| Martin Odegaard | Arsenal | Norway |
| Mats Hummels | Borussia Dortmund**** | Germany |
| Rodri | Manchester City | Spain |
| Harry Kane | Bayern Munich | England |
| Declan Rice | Arsenal | England |
| Vitinha | PSG | Portugal |
| Cole Palmer | Chelsea | England |
| Dani Carvajal | Real Madrid | Spain |
| Lamine Yamal | Barcelona | Spain |
| Bukayo Saka | Arsenal | England |
| Hakan Calhanoglu | Inter Milan | Turkey |
| William Saliba | Arsenal | France |
| Kylian Mbappe | Real Madrid* | France |
| Lautaro Martinez | Inter Milan | Argentina |
| Ademola Lookman | Atalanta | Nigeria |
| Antonio Rudiger | Real Madrid | Germany |
| Alejandro Grimaldo | Bayer Leverkusen | Spain |
*Clubs marked with an asterisk indicate recent transfers during or after the summer window, reflecting their current affiliations.
The list showcases the depth and diversity of talent in modern football, with players from various leagues and backgrounds earning their place among the elite. As anticipation builds for the announcement of the winner, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see who will be crowned the best in the world this year.
Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the grand reveal of the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner.
