The much-anticipated 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony has finally taken place, recognizing the world’s top soccer talents, clubs, and managers. The ceremony not only awarded the coveted Ballon d’Or trophies for the best male and female players but also honored top talents with other prestigious awards, including the Kopa Trophy, Yashin Trophy, and more. Here’s a detailed list of the winners from the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony.
Men’s Ballon d’Or 2024 Winner
Rodri from Manchester City took home the title of 2024 Men’s Ballon d’Or winner. He topped the ranking among several elite players, beating out Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) and Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), who placed second and third, respectively.
Complete Rankings:
3rd: Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
2nd: Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid)
1st: Rodri(Manchester City)
Women’s Ballon d’Or 2024 Winner
Aitana Bonmatí of Barcelona won the Women’s Ballon d’Or for her standout performances in 2024. Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona) followed in second, with Salma Paralluelo (Barcelona) taking third place.
Top 3 Rankings:
3rd: Salma Paralluelo (Barcelona)
2nd: Caroline Graham Hansen(Barcelona)
1st: Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona)
Yashin Trophy 2024 Winner
The Yashin Trophy, awarded to the best goalkeeper of the year, went to Emiliano Martínez of Aston Villa. Martínez’s stellar saves and strong performances in goal secured him this honor.
Top 3 Rankings:
3rd: Andriy Lunin (Real Madrid)
2nd: Unai Simón (Athletic Club)
1st: Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa)
Kopa Trophy 2024 Winner
The Kopa Trophy, awarded to the best young player under 21, was claimed by Lamine Yamal of Barcelona. Yamal’s exceptional skills and goal-scoring abilities have positioned him as one of the most exciting young talents in the game.
Top 3 Rankings:
3rd: Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United)
2nd: Arda Güler (Real Madrid)
1st: Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
Johan Cruyff Trophy 2024 Winners
The Johan Cruyff Trophy, recognizing outstanding coaching, was awarded to:
Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid) for Men’s category.
– Emma Hayes(Chelsea/USA) for Women’s category.
Club of the Year 2024 Winners
Men’s Club of the Year: Real Madrid
Women’s Club of the Year: Barcelona
Gerd Müller Trophy 2024 Winners
The Gerd Müller Trophy, honoring the top scorers, went to both Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) and Kylian Mbappé (Paris Saint-Germain / Real Madrid).
Sócrates Award 2024 Winner
The Sócrates Award, which honors social activism within soccer, was awarded to Jennifer Hermoso (Tigres UANL) for her work advocating for equality and social justice in women’s sports.
