The odds of the 2024 Ballon d’Or race changed dramatically after the finals of Euro 2024 and Copa America 2024.

On the morning of July 15, Vietnam time, both the Euro 2024 and Copa America 2024 finals ended with different winners.

In Europe, Spain won the championship convincingly after defeating England. In North America, Argentina successfully defended the throne, thereby winning the tournament for the 16th time.

Besides the two famous events mentioned above, in another notable development, the 2024 Golden Ball race, the most prestigious individual award for players, has also had amazing changes, from the attention and support of fans around the world, as well as according to the opinions of many experts.

1. Jude Bellingham (Anh, Real Madrid)

Despite the bitter defeat in the Euro 2024 final, Bellingham is still the player most highly rated for the Golden Ball award, a position that the 21-year-old midfielder has always held since moving to Real Madrid and playing brilliantly over the past year.

Jude Bellingham is still the brightest candidate for the 2024 Ballon d’Or award.

2. Vinicius (Brazil, Real Madrid)

Finishing the 2023/24 season with 26 goals and 12 assists as well as 3 titles with the club is a significant plus point that helps Vinicius always maintain his position in the top of the race. Despite the defeat he just received when he only stopped at the Quarterfinals of Copa America 2024 with the Brazilian team.

3. Rodri (Spain, Manchester City)

Spain’s mainstay, Euro 2024’s best player, who has made a huge contribution to La Roja’s European crown, has made an incredible leap forward in the Ballon d’Or race. Previously in the 2023/24 season, Rodri also lifted the Premier League and Community Shield with Man City. If he continues to play well in the first part of the new season, Rodri’s chances of being honored are considered quite high.

4. Harry Kane (Anh, Bayern Munich)

Like Bellingham, Kane had a hugely successful season on a personal level at the club, with goalscoring records constantly being broken. However, failure at Euro 2024 means Kane’s path to the title may have been longer than it is now.

Messi wins Copa America 2024. Photo: Getty.

5. Lionel Messi (Argentina, Inter Miami)

With the owner of 8 Golden Balls, Lionel Messi has the most incredible leap with 4 places from 9th to 5th place with the support from fans. However, according to experts, no longer playing at a top club and tournament is too difficult for M10 to think about another Ballon d’Or title in his career.

The remaining positions in the Top 10 are Kylian Mbappe, Phil Foden, Toni Kross, Florian Wirtz, Lautaro Marinez.