
Vinícius Jr. has been named the Best FIFA Men’s Player for 2024, marking a significant achievement after narrowly missing out on the Ballon d’Or
The Brazilian and Real Madrid star topped the voting with 48 points, finishing ahead of Manchester City’s Rodri (43 points) and teammate Jude Bellingham (37 points).
Vinícius received the award during a ceremony in Qatar, where Real Madrid’s squad is currently preparing to face Pachuca in the Intercontinental Cup. Unlike the Ballon d’Or, The Best awards are determined by four equally weighted jury groups: national team coaches, captains, a selected journalist from each region, and fans.
This win reflects Vinícius Jr.’s outstanding performances over the past season and comes as a personal triumph after his Ballon d’Or disappointment.
He was joined on stage by Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, who was crowned Best Men’s Coach.
The Best FIFA 2024 Winners
Best Men’s Player: Vinícius Jr. (Real Madrid/Brazil)
Best Women’s Player: Aitana Bonmatí (FC Barcelona/Spain)
Best Men’s Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa/Argentina)
Best Women’s Goalkeeper: Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars/USA)
Best Men’s Coach: Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid)
Best Women’s Coach: Emma Hayes (Chelsea/USA)
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