After all the fanfare, controversy and debate around the results of the 2024 Ballon d'Or, it ended as reported before the ceremony began: Rodri is your men's winner.
Whether you think Rodri, Vinícius Júnior, Jude Bellingham, or even Dani Carvajal deserved to win last night, the top 30 regardless of ranking is hard to dispute as the top players in the world. With Rodri winning, it feels like a new era is here despite Lionel Messi winning his eighth last year. Many thought Erling Haaland deserved it last year after his treble-winning campaign with Manchester City. Fans will always remember each Ballon d'Or for different reasons, but the 2024 ceremony will always be tied to Vini vs. Rodri.
Looking at the top 30 as a whole, who makes a combined XI? Let's take a look at the best possible XI from the top 30 Ballon d'Or rankings.
