After the 2023 Golden Ball title was awarded, Goal newspaper quickly compiled a list of 20 candidates for the title in 2024. Although this is not an official result, this ranking partly helps fans have a bird’s-eye view of the names that are dominating.
Recently, Goal updated its Top 20 candidates. In particular, Messi is still ranked 19th. Since moving to play for Inter Miami, the Argentine superstar has helped this team win the historic Leagues Cup title. However, right now, the Argentine superstar is entering a long vacation because the season with the club has ended.
Ronaldo still has a chance to compete for the 2024 Golden Ball title
Meanwhile, Ronaldo, despite scoring continuously in recent times, has dropped 2 places to 2nd place. Obviously, shining in a tournament like Saudi Arabia is not overrated. To compete for the Golden Ball, Ronaldo needs to shine in major tournaments, the upcoming Euro next summer.
According to Goal, 20-year-old young star Jude Bellingham is the number 1 candidate for this year’s Golden Ball title. Since the beginning of the season, the English striker has scored 18 goals and pocketed 8 assists. Bellingham often shines in important moments for Real.
Young star Jude Bellingham
Ranked 2nd is Harry Kane. The 30-year-old striker is leading Bayern’s attack and leads the Bundesliga’s top scorer chart. The next positions belong to Mbappe, Haaland and Salah respectively.
Top 10 candidates for the 2024 Golden Ball title (According to Goal)
1. Jude Bellingham
2. Harry Kane
3. Kylian Mbappe
4. Erling Haaland
5. Mohamed Salah
6. Rodri
7. Antoine Griezmann
8. Bukayo Saka
9. Declan Rice
10. Julian Alvarez
