The 2024 Ballon d’Or takes place on Monday, when players gather in Paris to find out who will be crowned the world’s best male and female footballers.
It is the first time since 2003 that neither eight-time winner Lionel Messi nor five-time winner Cristiano Ronaldo feature on the shortlist.
With Karim Benzema and Luka Modric – the only other previous recipients still playing – also omitted, a first-time winner is guaranteed in the men’s category.
In the women’s category, Spain World Cup winner and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati is looking to win the award for a second successive year.
The men’s award is voted for by a jury of journalists from each of the top 100 countries in the Fifa men’s rankings.
The winner of the women’s award will be chosen by a jury of women’s journalists representing the top 50 countries in the Fifa women’s rankings.
Rodri is a strong favourite after helping Manchester City to a record fourth successive Premier League title and Spain win the European Championship.
His City team-mate Erling Haaland is also in contention, and Real Madrid duo Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham are expected to be prominent after their La Liga-Champions League double.
