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Ernest Victor
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The Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Ademola Lookman reportedly did not make the top ten of the 2024 Ballon d’Or.
This is based on the leaked voting results of the 2024 Ballon d’Or which was reported by Daily Mail on Sunday, October 27. The report revealed the voting results of the top 12 nominees.
Note that Ademola Lookman who helped Atalanta to win the 2023-2024 Europa League and helped the Super Eagles of Nigeria to finish second in the 2024 AFCON is the only African player nominated for the Ballon d’Or this year.
Note that the winner of the 2024 Ballon d’Or is set to be officially announced in a ceremony in Paris at 8 p.m. on Monday. The leaked results indicate that Real Madrid’s dynamic winger, Vinicius Junior, has emerged as the winner, accumulating an impressive total of 630 points.
His remarkable performances over the past season have resonated with voters, securing him this prestigious accolade.
Following closely behind, Manchester City’s standout midfielder, Rodri, ranks second with 576 points, showcasing the impact he has had on his team’s success. The third position is occupied by the talented Jude Bellingham, also of Real Madrid, who has made a significant mark in his debut season at the club.
The prolific Kylian Mbappe, representing France and playing for Real Madrid, occupies the fourth spot. Harry Kane, who is currently contracted to Bayern Munich, occupies the fifth place, while Manchester City forward Erling Haaland occupies the 6th spot.
The rest of the top 12 includes young rising star Lamine Yamal from Barcelona in seventh, followed by Phil Foden of Manchester City, Dani Olmo in ninth place, Florian Wirtz in tenth, Dani Carvajal in eleventh, and Antonio Rudiger rounding out the list in twelfth.
Interestingly, despite his success last season, Erling Haaland of Manchester City is placed sixth with just 195 points, a surprising outcome for the prolific goal scorer.
Below is a detailed breakdown of the leaked top ten finalists for the 2024 Ballon d’Or:
1. Vinicius Junior (Brazil, Real Madrid) – 630 points
2. Rodri (Spain, Manchester City) – 576 points
3. Jude Bellingham (England, Real Madrid) – 422 points
4. Kylian Mbappe (France, Real Madrid) – 317 points
5. Harry Kane (England, Bayern Munich) – 201 points
6. Erling Haaland (Norway, Manchester City) – 195 points
7. Lamine Yamal (Spain, Barcelona) – 128 points
8. Phil Foden (England, Manchester City) – 29 points
9. Dani Olmo (Spain, Barcelona) – 25 points
10. Florian Wirtz (Germany, Bayer Leverkusen) – 24 points
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