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We bring you the top ten contenders for the Ballon d'Or 2019 at the start of May.

Here are things to know about 2024 Ballon d’Or winner Rodri 1. He was named Rodrigo Hernández Cascante at birth but prefers to be called Rodri. 2. Rodri was born on June 22, 1996 in Madrid.

Ballon d’Or 2024 — Rodri and Bonmati win top awards Rodri and Aitana Bonmati were named the best players in world football at the 2024 Ballon d’Or awards ceremony in Paris on Monday.

For 2024, the prestigious Ballon d'Or Awards are voted on in eight categories.