Vinicius Jr has been informed he will win the Ballon d'Or

The Ballon d'Or is set to take place on the 28h of October at the Threatre du Chalet in Paris and, although we are a month away from the gala, it seems the winner has already been revealed. According to 'Marca', Vinicius Junior is set to claim the prestigious prize and be crowned best player in the world. Reports, in fact, indicate that France Football - the awarding body - have already informed the Real Madrid star that he will win the Ballon d'Or. 

The Brazilian played a crucial role in Real Madrid's Champions League and La Liga triumphs last year, and has been one of the candidates to claim the award and become Leo Messi's heir alongside teammate Jude Bellingham and Man City's Rodri. In the 2023/2024 season, Vinicius' most impressive statistics include his 7G/A in the Champions League knockout games, 19 G/A in La Liga - 11 of them which have come against the top 10 teams in the league. In sum, it is no surprise to see the Real Madrid winger take home the Ballon d'Or.

Having been informed, Vinicius will soon be in the midst of the coronation protocol, which will include interviews and photo-shoots in abundance. Plans are already in place at Nike to prepare custom Ballon d'Or gold boots for the winner. Moreover, the brand aims rework their display at the Nike store on Gran Via in Madrid into a tribute to Real Madrid’s Ballon d'Or winners, which will feature a gold theme.

With Vinicius' win, Real Madrid will become the club with the highest number of Ballon d'Or wins. 'Los Blancos' are currently tied with rivals Barcelona on 12 wins. 

 

September 23, 2024