2024 Ballon d'Or Shortlist Announced

Ademola Lookman has been nominated for the 2024 Ballon d'Or following an impressive season at Atalanta, where he scored 32 goals and assisted 18 in 72 matches. He joins a competitive shortlist that includes stars like Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr., and Erling Haaland, with the ceremony set for October 28 in Paris. Bellingham had a standout year at Real Madrid, contributing 23 goals and 13 assists while leading England to the Euro 2024 final. Meanwhile, Vinicius Jr. is favored for the award after winning La Liga and the Champions League with Real Madrid. The Premier League is well represented, with nine players nominated, including Manchester City's Rodri, Phil Foden, and Ruben Dias. The ceremony will also feature awards for the best goalkeeper and under-21 player, among others.