England Stars Lauren James, Lucy Bronze, and Lauren Hemp Among Ballon d'Or Nominees

England's Lauren James, Lucy Bronze, and Lauren Hemp have been recognized as nominees for the prestigious 2024 Ballon d'Or, celebrating the world's best female footballer. All three players were integral to the Lionesses' campaign in the 2023 Women's World Cup final, where they fell to Spain.

Joining them on the 30-player shortlist is Aitana Bonmati, the Spanish midfielder and 2023 Ballon d'Or winner. Bonmati's exceptional performances for Barcelona have earned her a spot among the top contenders once again.

The list also features Chelsea’s quartet, including German midfielder Sjoeke Nusken, Colombian striker Mayra Ramirez, Bronze, and James. Additionally, Japan’s Yui Hasegawa from Manchester City and Spain's Mariona Caldentey from Arsenal are highlighted for their outstanding contributions.

Chelsea, the reigning Women's Super League champions, are in the running for Club of the Year, competing against Barcelona, NJ/NY Gotham FC, Lyon, and Paris St-Germain.

In the race for Women’s Coach of the Year, United States manager Emma Hayes faces competition from England’s Sarina Wiegman and Chelsea's Sonia Bompastor.

The Ballon d'Or winners will be announced at a ceremony in Paris on 28 October. The nominees are:

• Aitana Bonmati (Spain and Barcelona)
• Barbra Banda (Zambia and Orlando Pride)
• Tarciane (Brazil and Houston Dash)
• Lauren Hemp (England and Manchester City)
• Trinity Rodman (United States and Washington Spirit)
• Ada Hegerberg (Norway and Lyon)
• Manuela Giugliano (Italy and Roma)
• Mallory Swanson (United States and Chicago Red Stars)
• Glodis Viggosdottir (Iceland and Bayern Munich)
• Mariona Caldentey (Spain and Arsenal)
• Lauren James (England and Chelsea)
• Lea Schuller (Germany and Bayern Munich)
• Patricia Guijarro (Spain and Barcelona)
• Gabi Portilho (Brazil and Corinthians)
• Tabitha Chawinga (Malawi and Lyon)
• Caroline Graham Hansen (Norway and Barcelona)
• Lindsey Horan (United States and Lyon)
• Sjoeke Nusken (Germany and Chelsea)
• Yui Hasegawa (Japan and Manchester City)
• Lucy Bronze (England and Chelsea)
• Salma Paralluelo (Spain and Barcelona)
• Giulia Gwinn (Germany and Bayern Munich)
• Khadija Shaw (Jamaica and Manchester City)
• Grace Geyoro (France and Paris St-Germain)
• Alexia Putellas (Spain and Barcelona)
• Sophia Smith (United States and Portland Thorns)
• Ewa Pajor (Poland and Barcelona)
• Alyssa Naeher (United States and Chicago Red Stars)
• Mayra Ramirez (Colombia and Chelsea)
• Marie-Antoinette Katoto (France and Paris St-Germain)