Manchester City midfielder Rodri overtook Vinicius Junior and won the 2024 Ballon d’Or. The 28-year-old Spanish Euro champion is the winner in the first edition in partnership with UEFA and France Football magazine, organizer of the event . Vini was considered a big favorite for having been the protagonist in winning the 2023/24 Champions League with Real Madrid, which also won the Spanish Championship and the Spanish Super Cup.