BALLON D’OR 2024 POWER RANKINGS : VINICIUS LOST 1ST POSITION AS LAMINE YAMAL CLIMS, CHECK OUT THE NEW TOP 20
A new Ballon d’Or 2024 favourites ranking has been revealed, showing a surprising shake-up with Brazil’s superstar Vinicius Jr losing his long-time first position. This shift comes after Brazil’s early exit from the Copa America, where they were knocked out in the quarter-finals despite Vinicius Jr scoring 2 goals in 3 matches. His early exit has left the door open for another player to take the top spot.
Lionel Messi remains a contender as he prepares for another Copa America with Argentina and is having a noteworthy season with Inter Miami. Meanwhile, Barcelona’s wonderkid Lamine Yamal, who just turned 17, is climbing the ranks and now sits at 14th on the list. His fellow young star, Jude Bellingham, who is set to face him in the Euros final tonight, holds a higher position.
Here are the Ballon d’Or 2024 power rankings as of July 2024:
20- Jamal Musiala
19- Cody Gakpo
18- Rodrygo
17- Virgil Van Dijk
16- Lionel Messi
15- Nico Williams
14- Lamine Yamal
13- Fede Valverde
12- Bukayo Saka
11- Erling Haaland
10- Lautaro Martinez
9- Dani Carvajal
8- Florian Wirtz
7- Phil Foden
6- Toni Kroos
5- Harry Kane
4- Rodri
3- Kylian Mbappé
2- Vinicius Jr
1- Jude Bellingham
