Vinicius Junior Named Best Player in the World for 2024
Vinicius Junior has been crowned the Best Player in the World for 2024, shining both at the club level and on the international stage.
Vinicius’ Achievements in an Exceptional Year
Vinicius Junior had an incredible season with Real Madrid, winning both the UEFA Champions League and La Liga titles during the 2023/2024 campaign.
- He scored 24 goals in all competitions last season.
- He has continued his stellar form this season, adding 13 goals so far for Real Madrid.
- His standout moment was in the Champions League final last June, where he scored the second goal in the 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund, securing Real Madrid’s 15th title in the competition.
First Brazilian to Win the Award
Vinicius is the first Brazilian player to win the Best Player award since its inception in 2016.
- Neymar came close in 2017 when he finished third.
- For Real Madrid, Vinicius joins Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric as notable winners of the award.
- The last player to win this award was Argentina’s Lionel Messi in 2023.
Overlooking Prominent Names
Despite beating Vinicius to the Ballon d’Or in 2024, Manchester City’s midfielder Rodri was one of the nominees who missed out on this award.
- His teammate, Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, also did not win despite being nominated.
Real Madrid had five other nominees alongside Vinicius:
- Toni Kroos (who recently announced his retirement)
- Jude Bellingham
- Kylian Mbappe
- Dani Carvajal
- Federico Valverde
Conclusion
Vinicius Junior’s win as the Best Player in the World is a testament to his hard work throughout the year, proving himself as one of the best players globally. With his continued brilliance and crucial contributions to Real Madrid, Vinicius has become a new symbol of Brazilian football and a bright star for the future of Los Blancos.
