future. Neymar Jr believes that Vinicius Junior is an exceptional talent who is destined to win the Ballon d’Or.

In a recent interview, Brazilian superstar Neymar expressed his belief that his compatriot Vinicius Junior has been the best player on the planet in 2024 and therefore deserves to win the prestigious Ballon d’Or. Neymar, who himself has been a contender for the award in the past, praised Vinicius for his outstanding performances this year.

Vinicius, who is only 23 years old, is hoping to cap off his sensational year by leading Brazil to victory in the upcoming Copa America. This would be the perfect ending to a year that has already seen him lift his second UEFA Champions League title with Real Madrid. In the final against Borussia Dortmund, Vinicius not only played a crucial role in his team’s 2-0 victory but also found the back of the net, just like he did in the final against Liverpool two years ago.

Neymar’s admiration for Vinicius is evident as he stated, “Obviously I think the Ballon d’Or is his today.” The former Barcelona striker also revealed that he has been in contact with Vinicius, sending him messages before and after the Champions League final. Neymar considers Vinicius a dear friend and believes that he will undoubtedly be crowned with the Ballon d’Or.

Vinicius’ impressive performances in the Champions League, where he scored six goals, earned him the title of the competition’s best player for the 2023/24 season. He was also voted into the La Liga team of the campaign, further solidifying his status as one of the top players in the world. With such accolades, many are calling for Vinicius to win his first Ballon d’Or, especially after finishing sixth in the voting last year.

Neymar himself has yet to win the prestigious award, although he came close in 2017 when he finished third behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The last Brazilian to win the Ballon d’Or was Kaka in 2007, but Neymar hopes that Vinicius’ success, coupled with a potential Copa America victory for Brazil, will change that soon. Neymar described Vinicius as “incredible” and praised him for representing their country on the global stage.

In conclusion, Neymar’s endorsement of Vinicius Junior as the best player in the world in 2024 adds weight to the young Brazilian’s claim for the Ballon d’Or. With his impressive performances in the Champions League and La Liga, Vinicius has certainly made a strong case for the prestigious award. As the Copa America approaches, all eyes will be on Vinicius as he aims to lead Brazil to victory and further solidify his status as one of the top players in the world.