Real Madrid dominates Ballon d'Or 2024 nominations, led by Bellingham, Vinicius, and Carvajal

Real Madrid dominates Ballon d'Or shortlist with Vini Jr, Bellingham, and Kroos among the 30 nominees.

Real Madrid's remarkable 2023/24 season, capped by a 15th Champions League title, has seen several of its stars earn Ballon d'Or nominations. 

Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, Federico Valverde, Toni Kroos, Dani Carvajal, and Antonio Rudiger headline the list of players recognized for their crucial roles in Real's historic treble-winning campaign. 

The star-studded lineup comes as no surprise, with Bellingham and Vinicius leading the charge. Bellingham, who enjoyed a phenomenal debut season in LaLiga with 23 goals, was crowned LaLiga's best player and the Champions League’s best young player. 

Vinicius Junior delivered 24 goals, including a standout performance in the Champions League final, while also bagging a hat-trick in the Spanish Super Cup against Barcelona.

Carvajal, instrumental throughout the season, scored a career-high six goals, including a pivotal strike in the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund. 

Valverde, Real Madrid's most-used player, made 54 appearances, showcasing his elite midfield prowess for both his club and the Uruguayan national team.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has been nominated for the inaugural Men’s Coach of the Year award, while Andriy Lunin is up for the Yashin Trophy for his contributions to Real’s Champions League victory. Additionally, Real Madrid earned a nomination for Men’s Club of the Year.

The Ballon d'Or ceremony is scheduled for October 28, 2024, at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, where football’s biggest names will gather to celebrate the best of the 2023/24 season.