The Ballon d’Or ceremony will be aired by Movistar on October 28, generating significant buzz on social media. Some believe this announcement suggests a Madrid player may win, with Manchester City’s Rodri among the top contenders alongside Vinicius Junior, Bellingham, and Carvajal.
According to Defensa Central, Vinicius Junior is seen as the frontrunner after an outstanding season, highlighted by a hat-trick against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final. Despite being sidelined for two and a half months, he has maintained strong form.
Though Real Madrid’s No. 7 isn’t at his peak yet, he has shown improvement, recently scoring and assisting in key matches. As he collaborates with Kylian Mbappé, their combined goals and assists are expected to rise, though Mbappé is still seeking more accuracy.
The report indicated Rodri placed second, narrowly ahead of Bellingham in third, which surprised Ancelotti, who anticipated Bellingham would rank higher given his impressive performances for both Real Madrid and the England national team. Dani Carvajal secured fourth place, followed by his teammate Mbappé, who aims to win the award next year.
With both players continuing to enhance their performance and prioritize physical fitness, they’re expected to achieve better results in upcoming matches. While Real Madrid’s number 9 is showing progress, he struggles with finishing attacks, which could impact his chances of winning. Nevertheless, both are preparing to compete for the Ballon d’Or in 2025.The buzz surrounding the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony, particularly with Movistar’s announcement, has fueled speculation that a Real Madrid player might take home the award. According to reports, Vinicius Junior is considered a top contender after a stellar season, notably scoring a hat-trick in the Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona. Despite an injury setback that kept him out for two and a half months, he has maintained excellent form, contributing crucial goals and assists for Madrid.
Rodri, after a remarkable season with Manchester City, is also a strong candidate and is reported to be placed second in the rankings, just ahead of Jude Bellingham, whose performances for both Real Madrid and the England national team impressed many, including coach Carlo Ancelotti. The fourth spot has reportedly gone to Dani Carvajal, with Kylian Mbappé, aiming for next year’s Ballon d’Or, rounding out the top five.
The focus now shifts to the players’ ongoing performances. With Vinicius Junior continuing to form a potent partnership with Mbappé, their combined contributions could lead to further accolades in future seasons. However, finishing difficulties from Real Madrid’s number 9 and other factors may influence the final outcomes of the Ballon d’Or 2025 race.
