Every player whether say it or not will always have that desire to win the Ballon d’Or. It’s the most prestigious award in the history of the game and has been won only by the very best.
Meanwhile times are changing, we are no longer in the dominating era of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Both legends are way passed their peak now, playing in Saudi Arabia and USA respectively.
The modern era of football has seen the birth of some very talented players, with an even more open competition. This year’s Ballon is somewhat of a three foot race, with names like Vinicius Jr, Rodri and Bellingham all favorites to win this year’s edition.
Ballon d’Or 2024 favorite
With the performance period of the 2024 Ballon d’Or now closed, live odds suggest Vinicius Jr is still the leading candidate.
A report published by score90 places the Brazilian ahead of Rodri (2), Bellingham (3), Kylian Mbappe (4) and Toni Kroos (5).
Vinicius Jr in 2023/24 season
Vinicius Jr had one of his most successful individual and collective season. The Brazilian winger took the world by storm in his ability to take central stage for Real Madrid and repeatedly change outcomes of a game.
His performances in the champions league in particular where the highlights of the season. In 10 games throughout the campaign, Vinicius Jr registered 10 goals contributions, 6 goals and four assists.
Incredible performances against Manchester city in the quarter finals, Bayern Munich in the semi finals and Dortmund in the finals where he even scored the last of the 2 goals on the night, saw him win the champions league player of the tournament.
Meanwhile it was a slow start to the season, also marked by injuries Vinicius made a sensational comeback. He registered 15 goals and 5 assists in 26 LaLiga outings, 6 goals and 4 assists in 10 UCL outings, 2 goals in 3 Copa America outing and 3 goals in 2 Spanish super cup outings, totalling 35 goals contributions all season long.
Indeed, Vinicius did have a poor Copa America tournament, but his club contributions make a great case for himself.
Vinicius Jr in 2023/24 won;
🔘The champions league
🔘The LaLiga
🔘The Spanish super cup
🔘Champions league best player of the tournament.
🔘Was named in LaLiga team of the season
🔘Was named in LaLiga team of the season
