Cristiano Ronaldo names 4 players who might win Ballon d'Or soon

Future Ballon d'Or winners according to Cristiano Ronaldo are Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham, and Lamine Yamal. Ronaldo is second only to Lionel Messi in terms of Ballon d'Or victories, having taken home the prized award five times. The Portuguese sensation revealed about the upcoming winners during a conversation with Rio Ferdinand on his YouTube channel.

Ronaldo thinks Mbappe will take home the trophy in the coming years, and players like Bellingham, Haaland, and Yamal may also be able to participate. The legends from Portugal believe that there is great promise in the present generation.

Ronaldo said, “Kylian Mbappé can win the Ballon d’Or for the next few years, probably Haaland, Bellingham. Also, Lamine Yamal. I think this new generation has a lot of potential." It's interesting to note that Ronaldo listed all four names as contenders for the Ballon d'Or.

The 2024 Ballon d'Or nominations list was revealed on Wednesday, September 4. Notably, both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have not been named on the list for the first time in more than 20 years. Since 2003, both football icons have been on the list continuously, so this is the culmination of an era. Messi, who has won the Ballon d'Or eight times in total, did not win it again until 2023. Ronaldo has won the coveted trophy five times.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s believes Lamine Yamal can win the Ballon d’Or

The fact that Cristiano Ronaldo has nothing but admiration for Yamal is evidence of the 17-year-old's already remarkable impact at FC Barcelona. Yamal has undoubtedly been the team's face, and his steady play in the league and on the international stage has only served to validate that title.

Yamal will undoubtedly solidify his position among all of the world's greatest players as time goes on. Not only is Yamal the youngest player to be shortlisted for the Ballon d'Or this year, but many others believe he will win the trophy in the future, including Ronaldo.