Spanish media outlet, Marca, have announced that Vinicius Jr is expected to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or award.
The Spanish newspaper claims that the Brazilian star is getting ready to receive his “special golden boots” from American athletic footwear and apparel giants Nike.
They also shared that Nike are also planning to reopen their Gran Via store in Madrid, “2 days after the Ballon d’Or is delivered to Vini Jr”, in order to celebrate the Real Madrid attacker, who is presently tied to their brand.
Vinicius Jr Seen As Overwhelming Favorite For The 2024 Ballon d’Or Award
Vinicius Jr is considered the top-favorite to land the 2024 Ballon d’Or award following his brilliance with Los Blancos during the 2023/24 season.
The Brazil international helped the club clinch the UEFA Champions League alongside La Liga and Supercopa de Espana last term.
Vinicius Jr made 39 appearances for Carlo Ancelotti’s side in the 2023/24 season, scoring 24 goals and providing 11 assists in all competitions.
The 24-year-old also helped Real Madrid claim the 2024 UEFA Super Cup title ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.
He has also started the new season on an impressive note, scoring 3 goals and providing 2 assists across all competitions.
Can Vinicius Jr Outwit Jude Bellingham To Win The 2024 Ballon d’Or Award?
Vinicius Jr might be battling with teammate Jude Bellingham for the prize, with the Englishman also tipped among favorites for the prize following his stellar season with Real Madrid.
Bellingham also produced breathtaking performances for Los Merengues and he helped England reach the final of the 2024 European Championship.
Jude Bellingham scored 23 goals and provided 13 assists in 42 matches across all competitions last season.
Rodri
Manchester City’s Rodri, who is reportedly set to be sidelined for the rest of the 2024/25 season due to a Cruciate ligament injury, is also amongst the top contenders for the 2024 Ballon d’Or award.
Rodri helped Spain win the 2024 European Championship title, with the midfielder also being named as the Player of the Tournament.
The Spain international made 6 appearances at the tournament, scoring 1 goal and providing no assists.
Additionally, the 28-year-old guided Manchester City to a record-setting 4th consecutive Premier League title last term.
Rodri made 50 appearances for the Cityzens across all competitions last season, scoring 9 goals and providing 14 assists in all competitions.
When And Where Will The 2024 Ballon d’Or Award Ceremony Be Held?
It will be fascinating to see who goes home with the 2024 Ballon d’Or prize, with the award slated to be held on Monday, October 28, 2024, at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France.
Who Is Vinicius Jr?
He is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a left winger or forward for La Liga club Real Madrid and the Brazil national team.
The forward is considered one of the best players in the world, and he is known for his pace and dribbling ability.
Vinicius Jr Net Worth, Salary, And Market Value?
Additionally, Vinicius Jr’s net worth is estimated to be within the region of €30 million – €55 million, and he earns over €300,000 per week at Real Madrid.
His market value has been pegged at €180 million by Transfermkt.
Vinicius Jr Career Stats
Anyway, he has scored 100 goals and provided 85 assists in 341 club appearances across all competitions.
Internationally, Vinicius has made 35 appearances for Brazil, scoring 5 goals and providing 5 assists across all competitions.
Vinicius Jr’s Achievements
He has won several trophies thus far in his career, including; 3 La Liga titles, 2 UEFA Champions Leagues, and 2 FIFA Club World Cups.
