Real Madrid players receive nominations for the upcoming Ballon d’Or award

Four Real Madrid players have been named to the 30-man shortlist for the upcoming Ballon d’Or. Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, and Marc Cucurella are the identified candidates from the club. The award is scheduled to be presented in October. These players join a broader pool of candidates considered for the trophy based on their performances over the past year. Real Madrid players have claimed the individual prize 12 times in the club's history, a record shared with FC Barcelona. Among the nominees, Mbappe is cited for his goal-scoring record in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, while Bellingham and Vinicius Junior are highlighted for their contributions to their respective national teams. Cucurella, who joined the club last summer, is noted for his recent wins in the FIFA Club World Cup and the World Cup.

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