France Football has released the final voting figures for the 2024 Ballon d’Or, confirming that Manchester City midfielder Rodri narrowly defeated Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior by 41 points. Rodri secured the top spot with 1,170 points, while Vinícius earned 1,129 points, fueling controversy over the close result.
Real Madrid’s players, coaches, and executives notably declined to attend the October 28 ceremony in Paris, reportedly due to their disappointment upon learning of Rodri’s win.
The detailed voting breakdown shows that each of the 99 judges cast votes for their top 10 choices, with points awarded based on ranking. A first-place vote earned 15 points, followed by 12 points for second, and descending increments for subsequent ranks. The total points cast for the men’s award amounted to 6,633.
The released data sheds light on the tight competition and the high stakes that marked this year’s Ballon d’Or voting.
