The Brazilian Phenom, 24, Tipped as Overwhelming Favorite for 2024 Ballon d’Or

In football, Vinicius Jr has ripped it up in Spain and Europe with numbers to underline his dominance.

Fifteen goals to help his side to win a second title in three seasons. Six goals in the Champions League – including the second in the Final three months ago to put the game beyond Borussia Dortmund.

The 24-year-old Brazilian – overwhelming favourite to lift this year’s Ballon d’Or in October – is already planning for his legacy after lifting the Champions League and La Liga title in two of the last three seasons.

Vinicius Jr ranked 6th in the Ballon D'Or : r/realmadrid

Vinicius Jr. wants to prove his Ballon d’Or status on and off the pitch by following idols.

Vinicius Jr. is the favorite to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or, but he says his off-field work, where he aims to emulate Lewis Hamilton, is just as essential.

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. wants to create a school for impoverished kids like Lewis Hamilton and LeBron James.

After winning the Champions League and La Liga in two of the last three seasons, the 24-year-old Brazilian is already planning for his legacy.

Vinicius Junior wins "SOCRATES AWARD" at the 2023 Ballon D'Or ceremony -

From Sao Goncalo, a disadvantaged neighborhood in Brazil, Vinicius Jr. remarked, “I’m already helping lots of children in Brazil.

Because I idolized my idols, I want to help many more and have the first school bearing my name next year.

Always talk about Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo, LeBron James, Lewis Hamilton. One from each sport and one I follow closely.

“Last year, LeBron James asked my institute’s students to visit his school, which they stated is great since it teaches education first and foremost.

“I want to help many children in the future so Brazil can have better education and quality of life.”

F1 star Hamilton founded Mission 44 to help underrepresented youth accomplish their goals.

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James’ 2017 I Promise School in the US helps struggling elementary school pupils stay in school.

Before this week’s Champions League draw, Vinicius Jr. said, “To become a professional and for every 1 million people only two or three become professional players.

“My institute’s motto and goal is to give kids the freedom and ability to be doctors or teachers, not football.

“In Brazil, we need more teachers, lawyers, and doctors.”

Vinicius Jr. has dominated spanish and european football with numbers.

His 15 goals helped his team win its second title in three seasons. Six Champions League goals, including the second in the Final three months ago to bҽat Borussia Dortmund.

After failing to sign Kylian Mbappe last year, the Saudis are ready to offer $1bn.

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Vinicius hopes to make history in Spain with Mbappe at Madrid.

He remarked, “I’ve always dreamed of playing for Real Madrid, so I cherish every moment like it was the last.”

Everyone wants to win for the best squad. To play alongside the greatest and score so many goals in so many finals—to help so much.

I have won two Champions Leagues and play with players like Dani Carvajal, Luka Modrić, Nacho, and Toni Kroos who have won six.

They inspire us daily to perform beyond our limitations and believe everything is possible with our squad.

“We might have one of the best teams for the next decade, and now we have to perform on the pitch.”