'It’s not easy to get here' - Vinicius Jr speaks out after winning Globe Soccer Award for best player and best striker 2024

In 2010, the Globe Soccer Awards were established with the intention of honoring the top players in the football industry. Bringing together some of the biggest stars in the sport, the award function is held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, every January. Globe Soccer is the organizer of the event, which has gained popularity over the years and honors a variety of football stakeholders, including players, coaches, agents, directors, and more.

Tommaso Bendoni, Italian businessman Riccardo Silva, and famous football agent Jorge Mendes founded the Globe Soccer Awards. With 11 victories in the Best Agent category in the 13 years since the awards' inception, Mendes has been instrumental in the development of this esteemed occasion.

Vini Jr. was the star of the 2024 Globe Soccer Awards. At the ceremony in Dubai, the Real Madrid striker was crowned both the Best player and the Best striker of the Year. The Brazilian received recognition for his contributions to the 2024 Champions League, La Liga, European Super Cup, Spanish Super Cup, and Intercontinental Cup victories for Los Blancos.

🇧🇷 @ViniJr
🏆 Mejor Jugador 2024
⚡ Mejor Delantero 2024
🤝 @Globe_Soccer #RealFootball pic.twitter.com/U3mYYr0NTY

— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) December 27, 2024

"I'm delighted to be here and to collect this award surrounded by all these players. I have to thank Real Madrid, my teammates, and the people who have worked with me so that I can be here, playing at the highest level. Iit's not easy to get here. I've given up a lot in pursuit of my dreams and one main goal... To make my loved ones proud," said Vinicius Jr after winning the award. 

Vinicius Jr won FIFA's The Best award 

The Brazilian scored 32 goals by the end of the year. Additionally, he scored in three games that resulted in Real Madrid winning titles: a hat-trick against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final, and goals in the Champions League and Intercontinental Cup finals. Vinicius Junior was essential to these victories, lending the team his expertise and winning spirit to assist them reach their objectives. The Brazilian winger thus received multiple honors, including FIFA's The Best award. He has now identified the players most influenced him, curiously excluding Lionel Messi.