Vinícius Júnior Crowned FIFA The Best Men’s Player 2024

Vinícius Júnior has been awarded the prestigious FIFA The Best Men’s Player award for 2024, succeeding Lionel Messi as the world’s top footballer. The Brazilian winger’s exceptional performances for Real Madrid, including crucial roles in their Champions League and La Liga victories, earned him this coveted individual honor.

The 23-year-old’s journey to the top has been remarkable. Arriving in Madrid as a teenager in 2018, he faced initial skepticism and criticism. Six years later, his talent and determination have silenced doubters, with FIFA now recognizing him as the world’s best player.

Vinícius played a pivotal role in Real Madrid’s Champions League triumph, scoring six goals and providing five assists in ten matches. His standout performances, particularly in the semi-finals against Bayern Munich, were instrumental in securing Madrid’s 15th European Cup.

This award marks several milestones:

• Vinícius is the third Real Madrid player to win The Best award, following Cristiano Ronaldo (2016, 2017) and Luka Modric (2018).
• He becomes the first Brazilian to claim this FIFA honor.

The young star joins an elite group of winners, including multiple-time recipients Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Robert Lewandowski. As he celebrates this achievement, Vinícius faces the challenge of maintaining his world-class form and potentially defending his title in 2025.