Rodri and Bonmati Claim Ballon d'Or Honors After Historic Seasons for Club and Country

28th October 2024
By Chukwu Ziteihe Ikeokwu 

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri has won the men's Ballon d'Or - awarded to the best footballer of the year - for the first time.

The 28-year-old, who lost just one game last season for club and country, was awarded the prize in Paris after helping Spain win Euro 2024 in July.

He also won the Premier League, Uefa Super Cup and Club World Cup with City.

Rodri is the first player in the club's history to win the Ballon d'Or.

While Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati has won the women's Ballon d'Or for the second year in a row.

Bonmati won every possible trophy at club level last season as Barcelona secured a historic quadruple - winning Liga F, the Champions League, Supercopa and Copa de la Reina.

The 26-year-old scored a career-best tally of 19 goals across all four competitions.

Bonmati also spearheaded Spain's charge to the inaugural Women's Nations League title in February with four goals, including one in their 2-0 win over France in the final.