Introduction and Overview

- Ballon d'Or awards 2024 went to Spanish players Rodri of Manchester City and Aitana Bonmatí of FC Barcelona.

- These awards mark extraordinary achievements in both male and female international football.

 

Men's Ballon d'Or Award

- Manchester City's Rodri received his first Ballon d'Or award in 2024.

- Rodri becomes the first Spanish man to secure this honour since 1960.

- The current record holder of the award is Argentine player Lionel Messi, who has received the award eight times.

 

Women's Ballon d'Or Award

- Aitana Bonmatí of FC Barcelona successfully defended her title by winning the Ballon d'Or for women's football once again.

- Like her male counterpart Rodri, she too hails from Spain, showcasing a remarkable achievement in the world of Spanish women's football.

 

Notable Mentions

- Cristiano Ronaldo, the popular Portuguese footballer, has received the prestigious Ballon d'Or Award five times in his remarkable career.

 

Club recognitions

- In the team awards, Real Madrid was awarded the Men's Club of the Year.

- Women's Club of the Year title went to FC Barcelona, reflecting the exemplary overall performance of the club.

 

About the Ballon d'Or

- The Ballon d'Or is a prestigious annual award presented by France Football magazine since 1956.

- This award commemorates the top-performing football player from the preceding season.

- The recipient of this award is determined by football journalists, national coaches and captains.