The French publication L’Équipe has published the results of the voting for the Ballon d'Or by votes. The winner of the award in 2024 was Manchester City and Spain national team player Rodri.
He overtook his closest pursuer, Real Madrid footballer Vinicius,by 41 points.
How many votes did the 2024 Ballon d'Or nominees receive
It is reported that the winner of the 2024 Ballon d'Or award scored 1,170 points. While the winger of the Brazil and Real Madrid national team was 41 points short, as he received 1,129 points.
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Third in the voting was Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham, who scored 916 points.
- 1. Rodri (Spain, Manchester City), 1,170 points;
- 2. Vinicius (Brazil, Real Madrid), 1,129 points;
- 3. Jude Bellingham (England, Real Madrid), 917 points;
- 4. Dani Carvajal (Spain, Real Madrid), 550 points;
- 5. Erling Haaland (Norway, Manchester City), 432 points;
- 6. Kylian Mbappe (France, Paris Saint-Germain/Real Madrid), 420 points;
- 7. Lautaro Martinez (Argentina, Inter), 402 points;
- 8. Lamin Yamal (Spain, Barcelona), 383 points;
- 9. Toni Kroos (Germany, Real Madrid), 291 points;
- 10. Harry Kane (England, Bayern), 201 points.
The only players who did not receive votes were Roma players Artem Dovbyk and Mats Hummels.
According to L’Équipe, this year 99 jury members from the top hundred FIFA countries among men, excluding Syria, determined the best footballer of the year according to France Football magazine.
Among the thirty, each representative voted for the top 10. First place was given 15 points, then 12, 10, 8, 7, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1). It is noted that five jury members did not include Rodri in their top ten. Vinicius was outside the top ten for three jury members.