Ballon d’Or: the 3 main criteria to decide the winner

The Ballon d’Or 2024 ceremony is generating much debate and discussion on social networks.

Although the winner has yet to be announced, predictions are rife. But what criteria does France Football use to award this prestigious prize?

There are three main criteria:

1. Individual performances, with a decisive and outstanding character.
2. Collective achievements and contributions to team success.
3. Class and respect for fair play.

Despite some skepticism about these criteria, they will remain the basis for the final decision. The Ballon d’Or, considered one of soccer’s most prestigious individual awards, was created in 1956. This year, it is being awarded for the 68th time.

Over the decades, legends such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have left their mark on the history of this award, sharing the trophy for over a decade. Today, a new generation aspires to join this prestigious lineage.
Iconic soccer figures will be on hand for a glamorous ceremony at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France, this Monday, October 28, 2024. It kicks off at 3.45pm ET for US viewers and 7.45pm GMT for UK audiences.