Which Real Madrid players were nominated for the Ballon d'Or? Unsung heroes join Bellingham, Vini Jr.

Real Madrid completed a triumphant 2023/24 season by scooping their 15th Champions League title at the expense of Borussia Dortmund.

Club stalwart Dani Carvajal and electrifying Brazil winger Vinicius Junior got the goals at Wembley as Carlo Ancelotti's side followed up their march to LaLiga glory.

Jude Bellingham was the star of that particular story as he the talismanic England midfielder enjoyed a phenomenal debut season in Spain's top division .

That trio were widely tipped to be among the Madrid players nominated for the Ballon d'Or in 2024. Nominantions across all categories saw Los Blancos well represented.

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Which Real Madrid players were nominated for the Ballon d'Or 2024?

• Jude Bellingham
• Vinicius Junior
• Federico Valverde
• Toni Kroos
• Dani Carvajal
• Antonio Rudiger

Bellingham and Vinicius were the headline nominees, while Carvajal and the now-retired Kroos were more than worthy of their sports. Rudiger and Valverde arguably represent the idomitable spirit of Madrid's latest kings of Europe as well as any player along with Carvajal.

Carlo Ancelotti was nominated for the inaugural Men's Coach of the Year prize, while Andriy Lunin was recognised for his role in Madrid's Champions League triumph with a place on the Yashin Trophy shortlist.

Arda Guler is among 10 premier under-21 players in the world put forward for the Kopa Trophy, while Real Madrid were also nominated for Men's Club of the Year.

When is 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony?

The 2024 Ballon d'Or gala is due to be held on Monday, October 28, 2024 at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France.

The ceremony is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. local time (2 p.m. ET) .