Ballon D' Or 2024: Who is more likely to win the coveted title this year? All you need to know

As the Copa America 2024 and Euro Cup 2024 successfully end, it is now time to take into account the top contenders for Ballon D' Or 2024, which is one of the most coveted title for any player, as they are deemed the best player of the entire year when they receive this prestigious award.

Ballon D' Or had previously seen a duopoly between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi almost for a decade, after which a few young names began cropping up as contenders, after both these legendary footballers crossed their prime and left Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively. However, both Ronaldo and Messi have been phenomenal while playing for their respective national sides and Messi is currently a strong candidate for the Ballon D' Or again, after Argentina lifted the Copa America 2024 title.

Who are the young contenders for Ballon D' Or this time?

At the top of this list comes the 17-year old Lamine Yamal, a young Spanish legend who has already created history by becoming the youngest player to ever score in the Euro Cup. Vinicius Junior is also looking like a strong probable for this year's Ballon D' Or after his 26 goals and 11 assists place him at top priority.

Can Jude Bellingham win the Ballon D' Or 2024?

The Ballon D' Or 2024 may go to Jude Bellingham, after his stellar 27 goals and 16 assists in 54 matches. Although his team, England, lost out on the Euro Cup title, he can still get ahead and get this individual title. Bellingham, however, faces stiff contest from Dani Carvajal and Rodri, both from Spain, who have been pivotal in the nation winning the Euro Cup against Bellingham's team.

FAQs:

Which country does Lamine Yamal play for?
Lamine Yamal is a 17-year-old footballing sensation who plays for Spain's national football team. Yamal has been sensation throughout the Euro Cup, where his nation won the title.

Did Jude Bellingham play in the Euro Cup 2024?
Yes, Jude Bellingham indeed played in the Euro Cup 2024 for England. He also played in the Euro Cup 2024 finals against Spain.