The 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris was a memorable night for Spain, with Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí named the best male and female footballers in the world.
Rodri earned the men’s Ballon d’Or for his outstanding performances with both his club and the national team. Meanwhile, Bonmatí secured the Ballon d’Or Féminin again after leading Barcelona to an impressive quadruple and helping Spain achieve further success internationally.
Barcelona’s 16-year-old star, Lamine Yamal, took home the Kopa Trophy, awarded to the top Under-21 player. His breakthrough performances for both his club and the national team made him the clear choice for the award.
Carlo Ancelotti, who decided not to attend the ceremony with the Real Madrid team, was recognized as the Men’s Coach of the Year. His outstanding leadership led Real Madrid to win both the UEFA Champions League and La Liga, solidifying his reputation as one of the best coaches in the world.
Barcelona also celebrated as they were named the Women’s Club of the Year after a dominant 2023/24 season, winning Liga F, the UEFA Women’s Champions League, the Copa de la Reina, and the Spanish Supercopa.
Here’s the full list of winners: