Nominees, previous winners and prediction

The winner of the sixth Women’s Ballon d’Or will be announced on Monday, October 28.

Aitana Bonmati and Megan Rapinoe are among the previous winners of this prestigious individual award, which was first awarded in 2018. Only Spain’s Alexia Putellas has won the women’s category. Ballon d’Or more than once

From one England Prospect, Lucy Bronze and Beth Mead are the only two Lionesses ever to place in the top three, although a handful of the squad have secured nominations for this year’s award. Mary Earps also earned the highest ranking ever for a goalkeeper last year when she finished fifth.

This year’s ceremony takes place in Paris next week and other accolades to be won include the male awardthe Men’s Kopa Trophy, the Men’s Yashin Trophy, the Men’s and Women’s Club of the Year, as well as the Men’s and Women’s Coach of the Year.

90 minutes have taken a look at past Women’s Ballon d’Or winners, this year’s nominees and previewed who will take home the award on Monday.

The Women’s Ballon d’Or was only awarded for the first time in 2018, in contrast to the men’s award which was first presented in 1956. Ada Hegerberg was the inaugural winner and was followed by the legend of the ‘USWNT Megan Rapinoe a year later.

In the three subsequent ceremonies, the award has been won by Spanish players. Alexia Putellas was a consecutive winner in 2021 and 2022 against her teammate from Barcelona Bonmati claimed the gong in 2023.

The nominees for the Women’s Ballon d’Or 2024 were revealed by France Football in September, with a number of female players featured on the list.

Current holder Bonmati is one of the main favorites to claim the award for the second year in a row, although he faces competition from a number of recognized stars from around the world.

Spanish compatriots Mariona Caldentey, Patricia Guijarro, Salma Paralluelo and former winner Putellas are also nominated, while Lionesses Lucy Bronze, Lauren Hemp and Lauren James are among the candidates.

key USWNT figures such as Sophia Smith and Lindsey Horan will also harbor hopes of claiming gold in October.

When it comes to the biggest individual prize in women’s football, it’s hard to look past Bonmati. Although Spain failed to medal at the Olympics this summer, the midfielder still played a pivotal role in Barcelona’s quadruple-winning season, which included the Champions League.

Bonmati’s Barca teammates Caroline Graham Hansen, Patricia Guijarro i Alexia Putellas should also be considered among the favorites. However, if international tournaments take precedence, there are a number of players outside of Europe who are strong contenders.

The USA stormed to gold at this year’s Olympics and their charge was led by Trinity Rodman, Sophia Smith i Mallory Swansonwho all ran fantastic campaigns. that of Brazil friction i Gabi Portilho they were also outstanding in their journey to a silver medal.

Just from a goals perspective, Manchester City‘s Khadija Shaw, Lyon’s We finished Chawinga – who spent last season on loan at Paris Saint-Germain – former Wolfsburg star Ewa Pajor and that of Barça Graham Hansen All must be considered to top the charts in Europe’s top four leagues.

Predicted 2024 winner: Aitana Bonmati

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