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After losing to Rodri in the Ballon d'Or, Vinicius has claimed revenge with victory in FIFA's The Best Men's Footballer of the Year award
Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior has been crowned the FIFA Best Men’s Player of the Year, avenging his Ballon d’Or snub in October.
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The Brazilian, who played a pivotal role in Real Madrid’s triumphant 2023-24 campaign, picked up the prestigious prize at a ceremony in Doha, Qatar.
Vinicius outshines Rodri after Ballon d’Or disappointment
Despite his stellar performances last season, Vinicius controversially missed out on the 2024 Ballon d’Or to Manchester City’s Rodri, leading Real Madrid to boycott the ceremony.
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However, his contributions to Real Madrid’s La Liga and Champions League double could not be ignored this time.
Scoring 24 goals and providing 11 assists, Vinicius was instrumental in his side’s success and was widely regarded as one of the most consistent performers in world football.
The FIFA Best award, recognising performances between August 2023 and August 2024, was determined by a combination of fan votes, media input, and selections from national team captains and managers, and saw Vinicius overcome strong competition, including Rodri, to secure his first FIFA Best title.
A Landmark Night for Vinicius and Real Madrid
Vinicius’ triumph marks a significant moment not only for the player but also for Real Madrid. In addition to claiming the FIFA Best Men’s Player award, the Brazilian was named in the FIFPro Men’s World X.
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His win marks the first time a Los Blancos player has claimed the award since Luka Modric in 2018 and caps off an extraordinary season for the 24-year-old.
Real Madrid were already in Qatar for their FIFA Intercontinental Cup final against Pachuca, and will be hoping to end the yeat on a high with victory in Doha.
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The winger’s success comes after years of growth under manager Carlo Ancelotti, who has helped him transform into one of football’s brightest talents and was also named the 2024 FIFA The Best Coach of the Year.
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