The 68th annual Ballon d’Or awards is now less than a month away, as France Football magazine prepare to announce which footballing icon will be crowned as the world’s best for 2024.
One of the most prestigious awards ceremonies in the football calendar, the event will take place on Monday 28 October 2024 at Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France and will be hosted by TV journalist Sandy Heribert, with former Chelsea forward Didier Drogba joining her as co-host for the evening.
Three of the last four events have resulted in Argentina icon Lionel Messi being named as the winner of the award, though the iconic forward is not in the running to win in 2024, with stars from Real Madrid and Manchester City all competing to be crowned as the world’s best footballer.
But who are the bookies tipping to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or?* Here are the frontrunners for the award, in reverse order.
*All odds are offered by SkyBet and subject to change at any time. Please gamble responsibly.
5. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) - 66/1
Recently scored his 100th Manchester City goal and was vital in their EPL title win last season. An outside bet for the award, many would still consider him the best striker in the world. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) - 50/1
The footballing superstar is an outside bet for the award. He won Ligue 1 with Paris Saint-Germain in his final season in the French capital, but now plays in La Liga for Real Madrid and has already won the Super Cup. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. Daniel Carvajal (Real Madrid) - 33/1
Another Real Madrid player who features high up the favourites list is Carvajal. He's won more than anyone in the last year, having lifted the La Liga title, Champions League, Super Cup and Euro 2024. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
8. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) - 20/1
The Birmingham born midfielder had an astonishing season, winning La Liga and the Champions League in his debut season with Real Madrid. He was also a Euro 2024 runner-up with England and added the Super Cup to his trophy haul in August. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images