UEFA and France Football recently revealed the final nominees for the 2024 Ballon d’Or, with significant representation from the Spain national team and Real Madrid. Reflecting the strong state of Spanish football, Real Madrid has 7 male finalists, while Barcelona dominates the women’s category with 8 nominees. Notably, both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were excluded from the list for the first time since 2003. Real Madrid’s nominees include Vinicius, Bellingham, Valverde, Carvajal, Rudiger, Mbappe, and Kroos.
Spain’s national team boasts six standout players, including Rodrigo, Carvajal, Olmo, Nico Williams, and Lamine Yamal, due to their Euro 2024 victory. In coaching, De la Fuente, Xabi Alonso, and Guardiola are finalists, while Real Madrid’s Ancelotti is favored for leading the team to major titles. In the Kopa category, Yamal leads U21 stars. For the Yashin goalkeeper award, Spanish representatives include Lunin and Unai Simon. Additionally, Real Madrid is a top contender for the newly introduced Best Club award.
