Will Vinicius Win the Ballon d’Or?

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. is tipped to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or, according to Spanish newspaper Marca.

With impressive performances throughout the past season, the Brazilian striker has surpassed a series of strong competitors to assert himself as the best player in the world.

Marca confirmed that Vinicius has been informed of his victory and will officially receive the Ballon d’Or at the Chatelet theater in Paris on October 28. This marks an important milestone in Vinicius’ career, as he becomes the first Brazilian player in 17 years to win the prestigious award, since Kaka in 2007.

Last season, Vinicius Jr. Not only did Vinicius shine with his mesmerizing performances, he also contributed to Real Madrid’s big victories, helping the Spanish royal team win three important titles: Super Cup, Champions League and La Liga. His excellent performances helped him surpass big rivals like Rodri and Jude Bellingham to reach the prestigious Ballon d’Or award.

Vinicius’ former teammate at Real Madrid, Karim Benzema, also affirmed in an interview in July that the player born in 2000 absolutely deserved to win the Ballon d’Or. Benzema shared: “If you ask me who will be the owner of the Ballon d’Or, I will not hesitate to choose Vinicius. He has played so impressively not only this year but also last year. Vini’s individual skills and ability to decide the match are things that very few players can match.”

If this victory is confirmed, Vinicius will continue the legend of great Brazilian players such as Kaka, Ronaldo “beo” or Ronaldinho – who have made Samba football famous in the international arena. This is a big step in Vinicius’s career, from a young player with great potential to a world-class star.

Vinicius not only possesses speed, technique and creativity but also has the ability to decide important matches. That is the factor that makes the difference, helping him overcome his opponents and become the number one candidate for the Golden Ball award this year. This October, the whole football world will witness a historic moment when Vinicius Jr. officially enters the temple of legends.

The Golden Ball 2024 could be the pinnacle of Vinicius’s career, and this also means that a new generation of Brazilian football is gradually rising strongly.