Manchester City dominates 2024 Ballon d’Or nominations

Manchester City has secured seven prestigious nominations for the 2024 Ballon d’Or, further cementing their position as one of Europe’s top football clubs.

This year’s ceremony, in collaboration with UEFA and Groupe Amaury, will be held on October 28 at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. Among the nominees are six Manchester City players, with manager Pep Guardiola also receiving recognition for his exceptional leadership.

Guardiola’s Triumphs

Pep Guardiola, nominated for the Men’s Coach of the Year award, led Manchester City to an unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League title last season.

In addition to their domestic success, City lifted the FIFA Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup trophies. These accolades have solidified Guardiola’s legacy as one of the most successful coaches in the history of football.

Manchester City’s Star Nominees

Four of Manchester City’s standout performers from last season—Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, Ruben Dias, and Rodri—have been nominated for the Men’s Ballon d’Or award.

Rodri, who played a key role in City’s triumphs and Spain’s victory at the European Championship, is regarded as a frontrunner for this year’s Ballon d’Or. The midfielder made 50 appearances last season, showcasing his consistency and influence on the pitch.

Women’s Nominations

On the women’s side, Manchester City’s Bunny Shaw, Lauren Hemp, and Yui Hasegawa have been nominated for the 2024 Women’s Ballon d’Or.

This is a testament to the growing success of the City Women’s team, which has consistently performed at a high level in both domestic and international competitions.

Youth Talent Recognition

Savinho, a recent signing from ES Troyes, is among the 10 nominees for the Kopa Trophy, which honors the best young player under the age of 21.

This nomination highlights Manchester City’s commitment to nurturing young talent, further emphasizing their long-term strategy for sustained success.

Full List of Nominees

In addition to Manchester City’s individual player nominations, the club itself is in the running for the 2024 Men’s Club of the Year award.

With competition from Borussia Dortmund, Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, and Girona, City will look to claim yet another trophy to cap off a remarkable year.

2024 Men’s Ballon d’Or Nominations

Rodri

Phil Foden

Erling Haaland

Ruben Dias

Jude Bellingham

Hakan Çalhanoğlu

Dani Carvajal

Artem Dovbyk

Alejandro Grimaldo

Mats Hummels

Harry Kane

Toni Kroos

Ademola Lookman

Emiliano Martínez

Lautaro Martínez

Kylian Mbappé

Martin Ødegaard

Dani Olmo

Cole Palmer

Declan Rice

Antonio Rüdiger

Bukayo Saka

William Saliba

Federico Valverde

Vinícius Júnior

Vitinha

Nico Williams

Florian Wirtz

Granit Xhaka

Lamine Yamal

2024 Men’s Club of the Year Nominations

Manchester City

Borussia Dortmund

Girona

Bayer Leverkusen

Real Madrid

2024 Men’s Coach of the Year Nominations

Pep Guardiola

Xabi Alonso

Carlo Ancelotti

Luis de la Fuente

Gian Piero Gasperini

Lionel Scaloni

2024 Kopa Trophy Nominations

Savinho

Pau Cubarsí

Alejandro Garnacho

Arda Güler

Karim Konaté

Kobbie Mainoo

João Neves

Mathys Tel

Lamine Yamal

Warren Zaïre-Emery

As anticipation builds for the October 28 ceremony, Manchester City fans will be eager to see how their club’s representatives fare on the global stage.

With a stellar season behind them, both the men’s and women’s squads will be hoping to add Ballon d’Or trophies to their growing list of accolades.