Spain created history after winning the European Championship for the record fourth time as La Roja defeated England 2-1 in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday night. On the other hand, Argentina won their fourth straight competition on Sunday as they got the better of Colombia in the Copa America 2024 final. The Ballon d’Or 2024 race has intensified with Spaniards dominating the power rankings.
In this article, we will look at the Ballon d’Or 2024 Power Ranking following the Euro 2024 and Copa America 2024 completion.
5. Dani Carvajal
Veteran Real Madrid and Spain full-back Dani Carvajal has been spectacular for his club and country in the 2023-24 season. Carvajal helped Spain to clinch the record fourth European Championship and Real Madrid to extend their UEFA Champions League titles. The 32-year-old has scored goals for Real Madrid in all competitions including one goal each in UCL and Supercopa.
4. Lautaro Martinez
Lautaro Martinez won three trophies with his club and country in the 2023-24 season. While Martinez won the Copa America 2024 with Argentina, the 26-year-old Inter Milan forward won Serie A and Supercoppa Italiana with his club. Martinez was the top scorer in the Serie A 2023-24 ( 24 goals ), and Copa America 2024 (5 goals) including the game-winner against Colombia in the final.
3. Vinicius Jr.
After a successful season at the club level with Spanish giants Real Madrid, where they won the UEFA Champions League, La Liga, and Supercopa de Espana, Vinicius Junior’s Brazil suffered a quarter-final loss against Uruguay in penalties 0-0(4-2). Vinicius, who won the UCL Player of the Season award, failed to make a decent impact for Brazil and slipped down in the Ballon d’Or 2024 power ranking.
2. Jude Bellingham
After having a spectacular season with Real Madrid, where he scored just one goal less than the club’s top scorer Vinicius (24), Jude Bellingham was named the La Liga Player of the Season and UCL Young Player of the Season. Bellingham scored two goals and made one assist in his 7 appearances for England at the Euro 2024, however, failed to end his side’s European Championship title drought. Bellingham was one of the best players for England in their Euro 2024 final loss against Spain.
1. Rodri
With a tremendous season at Machester City, winning the Premier League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA World Cup, Rodri added a fourth trophy to his cabinet this season as Spain defeated England to become a record 4-time European champion. The 28-year-old defensive midfielder was named the Euro 2024 Player of the Season as he displayed a spectacular performance throughout the tournament. He made a crucial block in the Euro 2024 final against England and was forced out after half-time due to an injury.