Bola.net – Ala Real Madrid, Vinicius Junior crowned as The best FIFA The 2024 men’s player, just two months after bitterly failing to win the Ballon d’Or. This award is proof of the quality of the Brazilian star after a brilliant season with Los Blancos.
Vinicius scored 24 goals last season, including one in the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund that secured a 2-0 win for Real Madrid. He was also the key to his team’s success in winning the La Liga and Champions League titles.
In this award, Vinicius beat many great candidates, such as his Madrid teammates, Jude Bellingham, Dani Carvajal, Federico Valverde and Toni Kroos.
He also beat other top players, including Lionel Messi, Rodri, Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, Florian Wirtz and Lamine Yamal.
Rodri, who previously won the Ballon d’Or, had to settle for second place. Meanwhile, young English midfielder Jude Bellingham finished third.