Ballon D'Or 2024 List Top 30 Best. It is the first time in over two decades that the shortlist doesn't feature either lionel messi or cristiano ronaldo. First premier league winner since cristiano ronaldo after lionel messi dominance could happen.

 — lionel messi won the 2023 ballon d’or for a record eighth time but was left out of the frame to win the 2024 edition. Several standout players missed out on the 2024 ballon d’or shortlist despite.