The complete ranking of the Ballon d'Or 2024

From late afternoon and throughout the evening, discover the complete and updated rankings for the 2024 men's Ballon d'Or.

Who will succeed Lionel Messi, winner of his eighth football in 2023? Absent from the list of 30 nominees, the Argentinian will therefore have a new successor whatever happens since Cristiano Ronaldo, despite his presence, will have no role to play in the final victory.

According to the latest information, Rodri is heading towards the coronation. Announced as the big favorite, Vinicius will boycott the ceremony in Paris, just like the entire Real Madrid delegation, which leaves the field open to the Spanish midfielder. The success could also be total for the Iberians, since a hat-trick is possible.

Both men should undoubtedly reach the podium, but the suspense remains for the other places. The only French representatives, Kyliam Mbappé and Williams Saliba, can hardly envisage appearing in the heights. Discover without further delay throughout the evening the complete ranking of the 2024 edition of the Ballon d'Or!

The complete ranking of the Ballon d'Or 2024

The ranking will be updated throughout the evening

• 29e : Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund / AS Rome / Allemagne)

At 35, the German international defender delivered a high-flying season. Indisputable as a central hinge, he was invaluable in the exceptional Champions League campaign of Borussia Dortmund, unfortunate finalist. If he only played 25 matches in the Bundesliga, he will have taken part in 13 C1 matches, which puts an end to a second successful spell at BVB, before his departure to Rome.

• 29th: Artem Dovbyk (Girona / AS Roma / Ukraine)

He was one of the sensations of the year 2024. At the age of 27, the Ukrainian international exploded in the colors of Girona, leading the club to the best ranking in its history. Top scorer in La Liga with 24 goals in 36 games, his impact has been enormous. Like Hummels, he has since moved to Roma.

• 28e : Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen / Spain)

Long in the shadows at Benfica, Alejandro Grimaldo has taken on an additional dimension at Bayer Leverkusen. Indisputable in his role as an ultra-offensive left piston, the Spaniard with his delicious left paw was crucial in the masterful season of the German champion. Then this summer, he was part of Spain crowned European champions. With 12 goals and 18 assists in 57 games, he delivered an exceptional season, which would have deserved a better position.

• 27e: Vitinha (PSG / Portugal)

Vitinha is the first Paris Saint-Germain player classified. Essential in midfield, he completed the double in France, and accumulated 9 goals and 5 assists in 46 matches. Furthermore, he also established himself as one of Portugal's major players at the Euro, but the elimination suffered in the quarter-finals against France prevented him from hoping for better.

• 26th: Cole Palmer (Chelsea / England)

He is only 22 years old, and his first presence in this ranking calls for others. Arriving at Chelsea last summer, the English striker exploded with the Blue. In 54 matches, he will have accumulated 27 goals and 16 assists in 54 matches, in a team with a disappointing record. The collective assessment therefore undermined its chances. But with a quadruple in one half, to start the 2024-2025 season, the Englishman has made a date.

• 26th: Declan Rice (Arsenal / England)

Having left for Arsenal to change dimension, Declan Rice succeeded in his bet. Having become essential in the Gunners midfield, he accumulated 7 goals and 8 assists in 49 matches under the orders of Miekl Arteta. Also essential with England, he will have delivered an excellent Euro 2024, but will have taken on water like the collective in the final. This in no way detracts from an exceptional year, where only the titles are missing.

• 24e : William Saliba (Arsenal / France)

William Saliba is the first of the two French players to be called up. The Frenchman has become the pillar of Arsenal's defense. In the Premier League, he has not missed a single match, and will have played a total of 63 matches in the season. Among these matches, 13 were played in the Blues jersey, where Didier Deschamps made him a starter. Rightly considered one of the best defenders on the planet, the former Saint-Etienne player could quickly return.

• 23e : Ruben Dias (Manchester City / Portugal)

He has been one of the best defenders for many years. A true base of the defense formed by Pep Guardiola, the former Benfica player will have played 57 matches in all competitions, and won the Premier League with Manchester City. Like Vitinha, however, he suffered from the premature elimination of Portugal at the Euro.

• 22nd: Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid / Germany)

Real boss of Real Madrid's defense, Antonio Rüdiger takes 22nd place in the 2024 Ballon d'Or ranking. He is the 2nd defender who was dribbled the least (only 7 times last season). He also displays an incredible rate of 61% of duels won (208 duels contested). He could have aimed higher in this ranking if Germany had had a better run during Euro 2024.

• 21e : Open From (Arsenal / England)

24th in the 2023 Golden Ball rankings, the twirling Bukayo Saka ranks 21st this year. Author of 20 goals and 14 assists with Arsenal in all competitions last season, Saka also led England to the final of Euro 2024 even if he appeared less weak than at club.

• 20e : Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Inter Milan / Turquie)

Nominated for the Golden Ball for the first time in his career, Hakan Çalhanoğlu took a very good 20th place. A true metronome in midfield, the Turk is one of the great architects of Inter Milan's Italian champion title. Author of 15 goals and 3 assists with his club, Hakan Çalhanoğlu also led Turkey to the quarter-final of Euro 2024.