Potential Ballon D'Or Winners 2024. With lionel messi and cristiano ronaldo moving on to the next stage of their career, bbc sport turns the spotlight on potential winners of the 2024 men's ballon d'or. This year, that individual is spain and man city midfielder rodri, who was crowned the 2024 ballon d'or winner in surprise fashion.
Lionel messi has won the ballon d’or for a record eighth time, solidifying his status as one of football’s greatest legends. Vinicius jr was left frustrated by not winning the award, but is one of the favourites for 2025.