The race for the 2024 Ballon d’Or is heating up with several top players vying for the prestigious award. As of now, **Vinícius Júnior** is seen as the frontrunner. He had an outstanding season with Real Madrid, helping them secure both La Liga and the Champions League. Despite Brazil’s underperformance in the Copa América, his club form keeps him in prime position for the Ballon d’or..
Rodri, who played a pivotal role for both Manchester City and Spain, is another strong contender. His leadership in City’s Premier League-winning season and his dominance in Spain’s Euro 2024 victory have significantly boosted his chances. Many believe his performances on the international stage could be the decisive factor.
Jude Bellingham also remains a prominent candidate. His impact at Real Madrid and his performances at Euro 2024 for England, where they reached the final, have made him a serious contender. However, England’s failure to win the Euros and Rodri’s achievements might edge him out.
There are a few outsiders, such as Dani Carvajal, who had a superb season with Real Madrid and Spain, but he remains an underdog. **Erling Haaland**, despite his goal-scoring feats, sees his chances diminished by Norway’s absence from Euro 2024.
As the Ballon d’Or ceremony approaches, it looks like a close contest between Vinícius and Rodri, with Bellingham still in the mix.
