Follow usGoal has released an updated ranking of the favorites for the 2024 Ballon d’Or, and Real Madrid’s midfielder Jude Bellingham continues to lead the list of contenders for the prestigious award. The dynamic shift in the standings sees Bayern Munich’s striker Harry Kane climb from 4th to 2nd place.
The top three is completed by Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe, who held the second spot in the previous ranking. Meanwhile, Erling Haaland from Manchester City has slipped from 3rd to 4th place. The fifth position is occupied by Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah.
Bellingham’s consistent performances for Real Madrid have solidified his standing as the frontrunner for the Ballon d’Or, with Kane’s impressive contributions for Bayern elevating him to a close second. As the football landscape evolves, the race for the coveted individual accolade promises to be highly competitive, with the likes of Mbappe, Haaland, and Salah vying for recognition as well.
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