Обновлён список претендентов на "Золотой мяч" в 2024 году

Goal unveiled the updated ranking of the main contenders for the 2024 Ballon d'Or, signaling a new favorite for the prestigious individual award in Vinicius Junior ("Real Madrid"). He has surpassed his teammate, Jude Bellingham, who now sits in second place. Kilian Mbappe, who recently announced his departure from Paris Saint-Germain, has dropped to third place.

There have been changes in the top 5 as well, with Phil Foden ("Manchester City") in fourth place and Florian Wirtz ("Bayer") in fifth. Harry Kane ("Bayern Munich") now occupies the 6th position, followed by Toni Kroos ("Real Madrid"), Erling Haaland and Rodri (both from "Manchester City"), and Bukayo Saka ("Arsenal").

A notable breakthrough in the past two weeks has been made by Mats Hummels, a defender from Borussia Dortmund, who now holds the 13th spot. Lionel Messi of Inter Miami remains in 16th place, while Cristiano Ronaldo is still not in the top 20.

Interesting fact: The leader of the Georgian national team will replace Mbappe at Paris Saint-Germain.