Vinicius Jr named Fifa Best men’s player of the year

Real Madrid and Brazil winger Vinicius Jr has been named the men’s player of the year at the Fifa Best Awards. The 24-year-old and his club boycotted the recent Ballon d’Or awards after missing out to Manchester City’s Rodri – but he picked up this prize in Doha. Vinicius played a key role in Real’s […]

Real Madrid and Brazil winger Vinicius Jr has been named the men’s player of the year at the Fifa Best Awards.

The 24-year-old and his club boycotted the recent Ballon d’Or awards after missing out to Manchester City’s Rodri – but he picked up this prize in Doha.

Vinicius played a key role in Real’s Champions League and La Liga-winning campaign in 2023-24, scoring 24 goals and providing 11 assists.

This was the first time Vinicius has won the award and capped a happier finish to the season than October’s Ballon d’Or boycott.