Up to 7 Real Madrid players have been nominated for the Ballon d’Or award.
After a season that saw the Los Blancos win the Champions League and La Liga, it’s no surprise that Madrid stars dominate the Ballon d’Or shortlist.
Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Toni Kroos, Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rudiger and Federico Valverde have been nominated for the 2024 Ballon d’Or.
Here is the complete list.
Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martinez.
Defenders: Ruben Dias, Mats Hummels, Dani Carvajal, William Saliba, Antonio Rudiger, Alejandro Grimaldo.
Midfielders: Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde, Phil Foden, Granit Xhaka, Toni Kroos, Dani Olmo, Florian Wirtz, Martin Odegaard, Rodri, Declan Rice, Vitinha, Cole Palmer, Hakan Calhanoglu.
Forwards: Erling Haaland, Nico Williams, Artem Dovbyk, Vinicius Junior, Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Lamine Yamal, Ademola Lookman, Lautaro Martinez, Kylian Mbappe.
Vinicius Jr is the best-positioned player to win the prize this year.
The winner will be announced on October 28.