Posted: Monday, October 28, 2024. 5:46 pm CST.
2024 Ballon d’Or: Spain dominates List of Winners
Women’s Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmati – Photo Credit: France Football
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony, held in Paris on Monday, celebrated the best in football, with Spanish stars Rodri, Aitana Bonmati, and Lamine Yamal dominating the awards. Here is the full list of winners from this prestigious event:
Men’s Ballon d’Or: Rodri (Spain, Manchester City)
Rodri’s exceptional performances for Manchester City and the Spanish national team earned him the top honour, beating out strong competition from Vinícius Júnior.
Women’s Ballon d’Or: Aitana Bonmati (Spain, Barcelona)
For a second year in a row, Aitana Bonmati was recognized for her outstanding contributions to Barcelona and the Spanish national team, solidifying her status as one of the best female footballers in the world.
Kopa Trophy (Best Young Player): Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona)
Lamine Yamal’s impressive season with Barcelona and his potential for future greatness earned him the award for the best young player.
Yashin Trophy (Best Goalkeeper): Emiliano Martínez (Argentina, Aston Villa)
Emiliano Martínez was honoured as the best goalkeeper, thanks to his stellar performances for both Aston Villa and the Argentine national team.
Gerd Muller Trophy: Harry Kane (England, Bayern Munich) and Kylian Mbappe (France, Real Madrid)
The England captain, who now plies his trade with Bayern Munich, and the French star, now playing with Real Madrid, shared the Gerd Muller Trophy. Both scored 52 goals last season.
Men’s Coach of the Year: Carlo Ancelotti (Italy, Real Madrid)
Carlo Ancelotti was recognized for his exceptional leadership, guiding Real Madrid to multiple titles, including the UEFA Champions League.
Women’s Coach of the Year: Emma Hayes (England, Chelsea)
Emma Hayes was honoured for her outstanding management, leading Chelsea to success in both domestic and European competitions and the United States Women’s National Team to the Olympic gold medal.
Men’s Club of the Year: Real Madrid (Spain)
Real Madrid was celebrated for its remarkable achievements, including winning the UEFA Champions League and La Liga.
Women’s Club of the Year: Barcelona (Spain)
Barcelona’s women’s team was recognized for their dominance in both the Spanish league and the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
Socrates Award (Humanitarian): Jenni Hermoso (Spain, Tigres – Universidad Aiutónoma de Nuevo León) The Socrates Award is used to recognise humanitarian work carried out by professionals in the game. Spain forward Jenni Hermoso received the award for her exemplary role in the development of equality and empowerment of women’s football and her social commitment against sexual assault.
The ceremony highlighted the incredible talent and dedication of footballers worldwide, with Spain’s dominance in the awards underscoring the country’s current footballing prowess
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