Real Madrid’s ex captain Karim Benzema has mention Vinicius Junior as the biggest favorite to win the Ballon d’Or this year. According to the Frenchman, the Brazilian international has been outstanding in his performances, making him a worthy winner of the biggest individual award in football
Vinicius Junior enjoyed a great 2023-24 season with Real Madrid, scoring 24 times and providing 11 assists through 39 appearances across all competitions. Those goals contribution were important in their title victory in both La Liga and the Champions League.
Benzema, who played with Vinicius at Real Madrid, specially talk about his capacity to win a match alone, obviously with the help of teammates, as he is always turning up when Real Madrid needs him, and that is why I believe he deserves the Ballon d’Or. “Vinicius can win you a match alone obviously with the help of his teammates, he is very good when Real Madrid needs him and that is why I think he deserves the Ballon d’Or,” said Benzema. “He is always there, so he’s the best candidate for me.”
This kind of consistency in his performance and contribution toward the success of Real Madrid make Vinicius one of the top contenders for the most prestigious individual title in football. In as much as Benzema commended, it added great weight to his Ballon d’Or bid, underlining the regard in which the Brazilian is held from those who share a pitch with him.
With the football world leaning toward knowing who is going to emerge as the Ballon d’Or, Vinicius Junior has made a remarkable season that gives him a good case to win with very influential supporters like Benzema.
