Manchester City’s Rodri won the Men’s Ballon d’Or at the 2024 Ballon d’Or awards ceremony held at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris.
Rodri’s exceptional season with Manchester City and his significant contributions in domestic and European competitions secured him the top spot over several contenders, including Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, Dani Carvajal, and PSG’s Kylian Mbappe.
The awards celebrated outstanding achievements across various categories:
Kopa Trophy (Best Player Under 21) – Barcelona’s rising star, Lamine Yamal, was honored as the top young talent in football.
Best Striker of the Year (Gerd Müller Award) – England’s Harry Kane and France’s Kylian Mbappe shared this award, recognized for their prolific goal-scoring prowess.
Women’s Ballon d’Or – Aitana Bonmati of Barcelona took home the Women’s Ballon d’Or, solidifying her status as one of the leading figures in women’s football.
Yachine Trophy (Best Goalkeeper) – Aston Villa’s Emi Martinez earned the Yachine Trophy for his standout performances between the posts.
Men’s Club of the Year – Real Madrid was awarded Men’s Club of the Year, applauding their consistent dominance and achievements in European football.
Women’s Club of the Year – Barcelona was named Women’s Club of the Year, a testament to their stellar performance and dominance in the women’s league.
Women’s Coach of the Year – Emma Hayes, celebrated for her expertise and impact in women’s football, was named Women’s Coach of the Year.
Men’s Coach of the Year – Carlo Ancelotti was awarded Men’s Coach of the Year, recognizing his experience and strategic influence in guiding teams to success.