Ballon d'Or Rankings and Betting Odds After the Euro and Copa America 2024

The 2024 Ballon d'Or race looks intense now, especially with the conclusion of the 2024 Euro and 2024 Copa America over the weekend. With Spain lifting the Euro 2024 title and Argentina lifting the Copa America 2024 title, a lot of players have increased their chances of lifting the 2024 Ballon d'Or title. In this article, we will track the contenders for the biggest individual award while also looking at the betting odds. 

The 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony is scheduled to take place on Monday, October 28th, at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris. This will mark the 68th edition of the award, which has been a symbol of football excellence since its establishment. The nominees will be revealed on September 4, 2024, providing fans and pundits with ample opportunity to engage in speculation leading up to the event.

The Ballon d'Or winner is determined through a precise voting process. First, a list of nominees is created based on their performance from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2024. A panel of journalists from the top 100 countries in the FIFA rankings for men and the top 50 for women then cast their votes. Each journalist selects their top five players from the shortlist. Points are awarded as follows: six points for first place, four points for second, three points for third, two points for fourth, and one point for fifth. The player with the most points at the end of the voting process wins the Ballon d'Or.

Our expert team here at Telecom Asia Sport has provided a detailed breakdown and analysis of the top three contenders for the 2024 Ballon d'Or, including their goals and contributions in the 2023–24 season. 

Vinicius Junior, as at the article publication is considered the leading contender for the 2024 Ballon d'Or title, but a disappointing tournament in the 2024 Copa America might reduce his chances. The Brazilian superstar had an impressive performance during the 2023–24 season, winning the Champions League, La Liga, and the Supercopa de Espana trophy for Real Madrid. The 24-year-old winger scored 15 La Liga goals, six Champions League goals, and three Super Copa goals. 

Unfortunately, Vinicius Junior's summer did not go as planned. He scored two goals in the group stage of the 2024 Copa America, but he received a suspension that prevented him from playing in the quarterfinal against Uruguay. As a result, he could only watch from the stands as Brazil were eliminated on penalties.

Rodri has demonstrated his strength as a world-class defensive midfielder for both club and country. The Spaniard emerged as an important player in the Pep Guardiola team, especially with his ability to find space, distribution, and tackle prowess. His crucial goals and assists, especially the one sealing the Premier League title, have caught the eyes of fans and Ballon d'Or voters. Rodri's leadership has also been vital for Spain at Euro 2024, leading them to the final with key performances and a decisive goal against Georgia in the last 16. Rodri won the Premier League, the Club World Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, and Euro 2024.

Jude Bellingham has had a remarkable first season at Real Madrid, with crucial goals and stellar performances. Despite missing games as a result of injury and suspension, he displayed great talent and goal-scoring abilities in some key moments. In the 2023–24 season, the midfielder scored 27 goals and provided 17 assists for Real Madrid, helping the team win the Champions League, La Liga, and Supercopa de Espana. Although England lost the Euro 2024 final to Spain, Jude Bellingham put on some impressive performances in the tournament. Notably, he scored a spectacular overhead kick against Slovakia in the last 16, which kept the Three Lions' tournament hopes alive. Jude remains a strong contender to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or. 

All odds below are courtesy of Bet365, are accurate at the time of publication, and are subject to modification.