KINGSTON, Jamaica — Manchester City’s star striker Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw has received a prestigious nomination for the 2024 Ballon d’Or, marking her inclusion among the 30 elite female footballers vying for the title of the world’s best.
This is the second consecutive nomination for Shaw, following her maiden inclusion in 2023. The Jamaican forward has had an exceptional season, solidifying her status as a top player on the global stage. In June, she was crowned the Player of the Year at the Women’s Football Awards, adding to her accolades as the Women’s Super League (WSL) and Football Writers’ Association (FWA) Player of the Season.
Despite her season being cut short due to a broken foot, Shaw’s impact was undeniable. She clinched the WSL Golden Boot with an impressive 21 goals in just 18 games, a testament to her scoring prowess and overall influence on the pitch.
The Ballon d’Or ceremony is set to take place in Paris on October 28, where the football world will gather to celebrate the year’s most outstanding talents. Shaw will be competing against a formidable list of nominees from around the globe, showcasing the rich diversity and high caliber of women’s football today.
Full List of 2024 Ballon d’Or Nominees:
- Khadija Shaw (Jamaica and Manchester City)
- 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)
- 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)
Shaw’s rapid rise and consistent performance are a source of pride for her home country of Jamaica and an inspiration for many aspiring athletes. As October 28 approaches, the football community eagerly anticipates the outcome, with Shaw standing as a beacon of talent and determination among the world’s best.
