NEW DELHI: Rodrithe talented midfielder from Spain and Manchester City, was awarded the prestigious Ballon d’Or on Monday, recognizing him as the world’s best player. He triumphed over Real Madrid’s Brazilian star Vinicius Jr and English prodigy Jude Bellingham to secure the coveted prize.
In the women’s category, Barcelona’s Spanish midfielder Aitana Bonmati claimed the award for the second time in her career.
List of winners at the 2024 Ballon d’Or on Monday:
Men’s Ballon d’Or
Rodri (ESP/Manchester City)
Women’s Ballon d’Or
Aitana Bonmati (ESP/Barcelona)
Johan Cruyff trophy for best men’s coach
Carlo Ancelotti (ITA/Real Madrid)
Johan Cruyff trophy for best women’s coach
Emma Hayes (ENG/ex-Chelsea, now USA women’s national team)
Gerd Mueller trophy for top scorer
Kylian Mbappe (FRA/ex-Paris Saint-Germain) and Harry Kane (ENG/Bayern Munich) – both on 52 goals
Raymond Kopa trophy for best young player
Lamine Yamal (ESP/Barcelona)
Lev Yashin trophy for best goalkeeper
Emiliano Martinez (ARG/Aston Villa)
Socrates Prize for charity work
Jenifer Hermoso (ESP/Tigres Monterrey)
Best men’s team
Real Madrid
Best women’s team
Barcelona
