Despite the ongoing UEFA Euro and Copa América tournaments, GOAL has updated its real-time ranking for the 2024 Golden Ball award. Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid hold the top two spots, with Kylian Mbappé in fourth place. Lionel Messi sits at number 15, while Cristiano Ronaldo fails to make the top 20.
The GOAL Golden Ball rankings see no change in the top four, with Vinícius, Bellingham, Toni Kroos, and Mbappé maintaining their positions. The outcome of the Copa América and Euro could potentially shake up the standings. Brazil, led by Vinícius, is a favorite for the Copa América title, while England, Germany, and France are strong contenders in the Euro.
Wolfsburg’s Florian Wirtz climbs to fifth place following his goals for Germany in the Euro, with Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane remaining at sixth. Phil Foden, previously ranked higher, slips to seventh due to his team’s Euro performance. Rodri of Manchester City is eighth, Musiala of Bayern makes his first appearance at ninth, and Rodrygo of Real Madrid drops to tenth.
Rudiger of Real Madrid, Erling Haaland of Manchester City, Carvajal of Real Madrid, Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City, occupy spots 10 through 14, with Haaland’s ranking continuing to decline. Messi remains at 15, but a successful Copa América defense with Argentina could significantly boost his chances for the Golden Ball.
Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva, Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, Atlético Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann, Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martínez, and Barcelona’s Jamal enter the rankings, with Jamal making his debut on the list.
Golden Ball Power Rankings: Three Real Madrid Stars in Top Four, Messi at 15, No Ronaldo. Author：Sports UEFA.Please indicate the source when reproduced：https://www.sportsuefa.com/football-world/10563.html
