## England Trio Nominated for Women’s Ballon d’Or
### The Prestigious Award
The Ballon d’Or is one of the most prestigious awards in football, and it is not just limited to the men’s game. The women’s Ballon d’Or recognizes the best female footballer of the year. This year, England’s Lauren James, Lucy Bronze, and Lauren Hemp have been nominated for the award, showcasing the country’s growing influence in women’s football.
### Impressive Performances
All three players showcased their talent on the world stage during the 2023 Women’s World Cup final, where England faced off against Spain. Although the Lionesses fell short, their performances were commendable, and it is no surprise to see them nominated for the Ballon d’Or.
### Aitana Bonmati and Other Contenders
Aitana Bonmati, who won the award in 2023, is also among the 30 nominees. The Spain World Cup winner and Barcelona midfielder has had an exceptional year, and she will be looking to retain her title.
The list of nominees also includes players from top clubs like Chelsea, Barcelona, and Manchester City. Chelsea, the 2023-24 Women’s Super League champions, have four players nominated, including Sjoeke Nusken, Mayra Ramirez, Lucy Bronze, and Lauren James. This is a testament to the club’s success and the talent within their squad.
### Recognition for Coaches and Clubs
It’s not just the players who are being recognized at the Ballon d’Or ceremony. The awards also acknowledge the contributions of coaches and clubs. Emma Hayes, the manager of Chelsea, is in the running for the women’s coach of the year award. She faces tough competition from England boss Sarina Wiegman and Chelsea successor Sonia Bompastor.
In addition, Chelsea is one of the contenders for the club of the year prize. They will be competing against other top clubs like Barcelona, NJ/NY Gotham FC, Lyon, and Paris St-Germain. This recognition highlights the success and impact of Chelsea in women’s football.
### The Winners Await
The winners of the women’s Ballon d’Or and other awards will be announced at a grand ceremony in Paris on October 28th. The anticipation is high as fans and players eagerly await the results. It’s a celebration of the incredible talent and achievements in women’s football, showcasing the growth and popularity of the sport worldwide.
## Full List of Nominees
– 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)
## Related Topics
– [England Women’s Football Team](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/teams/england-women)
– [Football](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football)
– [Women’s Football](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/womens)