Vinicius Junior, the Real Madrid star, finally secured global recognition by winning the FIFA Men’s Player of the Year Award 2024 at the prestigious “The Best FIFA Football Awards.” The event, held in Doha, highlighted some of the year’s brightest football stars across men’s and women’s categories.
Vinicius Junior: Redemption After Ballon d’Or Snub
The Brazilian forward celebrated the honor after narrowly losing the Ballon d’Or to Manchester City midfielder Rodri earlier this year—a decision that caused Vinicius and his Real Madrid teammates to boycott the Paris ceremony.
This time, Vinicius attended the FIFA awards with pride, having traveled to Doha with his Real Madrid squad for the upcoming Intercontinental Cup Final against Pachuca.
Aitana Bonmatí: The Women’s Soccer Powerhouse
Barcelona’s playmaker Aitana Bonmatí continued her dominance by winning the Best Women’s Player of the Year, making it a back-to-back triumph following her Ballon d’Or win. Her 2024 season included victories in:
- Spanish League
- Spanish Cup
- Champions League