Vinicius Júnior named FIFA Men’s Player of the Year (See List of Winners)

Doha, (Qatar):- Real Madrid and Brazil forward Vinícius Júnior has been crowned Men’s Player of the Year at the 2023 FIFA Best Awards, held in Doha, Qatar, on December 17.

The 24-year-old’s performances during the 2023-24 season, where he helped Real Madrid secure both the Champions League and La Liga titles, earned him the honor.

Vinícius scored 24 goals and provided 11 assists, playing a pivotal role in the club’s success.

This is the first time Vinícius has won the FIFA Best Award, a notable achievement after he and Real Madrid boycotted the recent Ballon d’Or ceremony, where Manchester City’s Rodri claimed the prize.

The FIFA Best Award, which spans from August 2023 to August 2024, is decided by a mix of public votes, journalists, and national team captains and managers, each group contributing 25% to the final tally.

The Ballon d’Or and Fifa Best Awards are the two most prestigious in football.

At the same awards ceremony, Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmatí was named Women’s Player of the Year for the second consecutive time while Vini’s gaffer, Carlo Ancelotti won the Coach of the Year award after leading his side to domestic and continental glory.

Full list of 2024 FIFA Best Awards Winners

1. Vinícius Júnior (Brazil and Real Madrid) is The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2024 winner.
2. Aitana Bonmatí (Spain and Barcelona) is The Best FIFA Women’s Player 2024 winner.
3. Carlo Ancelotti (Italy, Real Madrid) is The Best FIFA Men’s Coach 2024 winner.
4. Emma Hayes (England, Chelsea/USA) is The Best FIFA Women’s Coach 2024 winner.
5. Emiliano Martínez (Argentina and Aston Villa) is The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper 2024 winner.
6. Alyssa Naeher (USA and Chicago Red Stars) is The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper 2024 winner
7. Alejandro Garnacho’s goal vs. Everton is the FIFA Puskás Award 2024 winner.

The Best FIFA Men’s XI

1. Emiliano Martínez (Argentina and Aston Villa)
2. Dani Carvajal (Spain and Real Madrid)
3. Antonio Rüdiger (Germany and Real Madrid)
4. Rúben Dias (Portugal and Manchester City)
5. William Saliba (France and Arsenal)
6. Jude Bellingham (England and Real Madrid)
7. Rodri (Spain and Manchester City)
8. Toni Kroos (Germany and Real Madrid)
9. Lamine Yamal (Spain and Barcelona)
10. Erling Haaland (Norway and Manchester City)
11. Vinícius Júnior (Brazil and Real Madrid)

The Best FIFA Women’s XI

1. Alyssa Naeher (USA and Chicago Red Stars)
2. Lucy Bronze (England and Barcelona/Chelsea)
3. Naomi Girma (USA and San Diego Wave)
4. Irene Paredes (Spain and Barcelona)
5. Ona Batlle (Spain and Barcelona)
6. Gabi Portilho (Brazil and Corinthians)
7. Patricia Guijarro (Spain and Barcelona)
8. Lindsey Horan (USA and Olympique Lyonnais)
9. Aitana Bonmatí (Spain and Barcelona)
10. Caroline Graham Hansen (Norway and Barcelona)
11. Salma Paralluelo (Spain and Barcelona)

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