As we approach the midpoint of 2024, the race for the Ballon d’Or is heating up. Based on recent performances and stats, we present our power rankings of the top 10 contenders for the coveted award.
1. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid & Brazil) – 878 points
Vini Jr.’s impressive performances for Real Madrid and Brazil have propelled him into first position, thanks to his unstoppable performance in the UCL semi-final against Bayern Munich. He has scored 13 goals and provided 5 assists in La Liga, and 5 goals and 4 assists in the Champions League.
2. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid & England) – 870 points
Bellingham’s impressive form continues, with 18 goals and 4 assists in the LaLiga, and 4 goals and 4 assists in the Champions League.
3. Kylian Mbappé (Paris Saint-Germain & France) – 842 points
Mbappé remains a strong contender, with 26 goals and 7 assists in Ligue 1, and 8 goals in the Champions League.
4. Harry Kane (Bayern & England) – 835 points
Kane’s consistent goal-scoring form keeps him in the top three, with 36 goals and 8 assists in the Bundesliga, and 8 goals and 3 assists in the Champions League.
5. Phil Foden (Manchester City & England) – 778 points
Foden’s creativity and goal-scoring ability make him a strong contender, with 16 goals and 8 assists in the Premier League, and 4 goals and 3 assists in the Champions League.
6. Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen & Germany) – 762 points
Wirtz’s impressive form for Leverkusen and Germany has earned him a spot in the top six, with 11 goals and 11 assists in the Bundesliga, and 4 goals and 4 assists in the Europa League.
7. Erling Haaland (Manchester City & Norway) – 756 points
Haaland’s incredible goal-scoring form for City and Norway keeps him in the top seven, with 25 goals and 5 assists in the Premier League, and 6 goals in the Champions League.
8. Rodri (Manchester City & Spain) – 744 points
Rodri’s impressive defensive skills and goal-scoring ability make him a top-eight contender, with 7 goals and 9 assists in the Premier League, and 1 goal and 2 assists in the Champions League.
9. Toni Kroos (Real Madrid & Germany) – 735 points
Kroos’s experience and creativity for Real Madrid and Germany keep him in the top nine, with 1 goal and 7 assists in La Liga, and 1 assist in the Champions League.
10. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal & England) – 726 points
Saka’s impressive form for Arsenal and England rounds out the top 10, with 16 goals and 9 assists in the Premier League, and 3 goals and 4 assists in the Champions League.
Note: The points system is based on a combination of individual and team performances, including goals, assists, appearances, and tournament success.
Updated on May 9, 2024.
