Vinicius Junior knows he will win Ballon d'Or 2024: Reports

The word is out that Real Madrid striker Vinicius Jr is reportedly aware that he will lift the 2024 Ballon d'Or trophy. According to Spanish magazine Marca, the Brazilian winger is set to win the prestigious award handed out by France Football for the first time in his career.

The 24-year-old will be facing tough competition, with teammate Jude Bellingham and Manchester City midfielder Rodri who are also in the running.

Vinicius had a remarkable 2023-24 season for Real Madrid as the Spanish giants will win the Champions League as well as La Liga. All in all, he made 39 appearances, scoring 24 goals and providing 11 assists.

The Real Madrid star ascended through the ranks to firmly establish himself as one of the finest players globally, and it seems that the footballing community is poised to acknowledge him as such.

His unwavering consistency, adeptness at overcoming adversity, and proclivity for delivering in crucial moments have positioned him as a front-runner to clinch the Ballon d’Or title.

Other Real Madrid Stars who are in fray

Bellingham had an incredible debut season with Los Blancos, scoring 23 goals and providing 13 assists in 42 games. He also played a key role in helping England reach the final of the 2024 Euros.

Real Madrid's captain Dani Carvajal claimed both the Champions League with his club and the Euro Cup with Spain. Carvajal's exceptional performance last season, particularly in the Euros, saw him make 10 successful tackles and maintain a passing accuracy of 92%. Real Madrid's gallacticos signing, Kylian Mbappe is also part of top 30 nominations.

Rodrygo disappointed to not make it to top 30

In an interview with ESPN, Rodrygo confidently asserted that he expected to be among the top 30 nominations. He acknowledged the achievements of others on the list, he admitted to feeling surprised and disappointed by his exclusion. Primarily recognized as a left-sided winger, Rodrygo also emphasized his ability to serve as a second striker at Real Madrid.

He stressed his versatility, proclaiming his proficiency in adapting to various positions on the field to meet the team's requirements. He sees himself as a team player and is resolute in his determination to achieve success and secure trophies with Real Madrid once again.