Real Madrid's Four Nominees for the Ballon d'Or

Karim Benzema, Thibaut Courtois, Luka Modric and Vinicius Junior All in Contention for the Coveted Award

Real Madrid will be well represented at this year's Ballon d'Or ceremony with four of their players nominated for the prestigious award: Karim Benzema, Thibaut Courtois, Luka Modric, and Vinicius Junior.

Karim Benzema

Benzema is the favorite to win the Ballon d'Or after a stellar season in which he led Real Madrid to the Champions League and La Liga titles. The French striker scored 44 goals in all competitions, including 15 in the Champions League.

Thibaut Courtois

Courtois was also instrumental in Real Madrid's success last season, keeping 21 clean sheets in all competitions. The Belgian goalkeeper made several key saves in the Champions League final against Liverpool, which Real Madrid won 1-0.

Luka Modric

Modric is a veteran of the Real Madrid midfield and continues to be one of the best players in the world. The Croatian playmaker was named the UEFA Men's Player of the Year for the 2021-22 season.

Vinicius Junior

Vinicius Junior has emerged as one of the most exciting young players in the world. The Brazilian winger was a key part of Real Madrid's success last season, scoring 22 goals and providing 20 assists in all competitions.

The Ballon d'Or ceremony will be held on October 17th in Paris. The winner of the award will be decided by a vote of journalists from around the world.