Neymar believes Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior is the most deserving candidate to win this year’s Ballon d’Or after successful campaigns in both La Liga and the Champions League.
Football’s most coveted award, the Ballon d’Or, will be handed out to another winner worthy of being crowned the best men’s player in the world over the past season. while Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have dominated for 15 yearsthe October award is set get it into the hands of another star.
Madrid players Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior and Manchester City midfielder Rodri are among the favorites to claim the trophy, but the Brazilian legend Neymar it has been decided who should be celebrated this year.
“Of course I will support him (Vinicius) to win the Ballon d’Or this year,” he said. Branded sports. “For me there is no other candidate better to win. He’s a guy who deserves it, because he’s a fighter.
“He has suffered a lot in his life, but he has overcome all expectations and criticism. He has become an idol for all of us.”
Vinicius played 39 games for Madrid in all competitions last season, scoring 24 goals to establish himself as the club’s top scorer. However, he faltered on the international stage, with Brazil losing in the Copa America quarter-finals to Uruguay on penalties.
However, his impact for Madrid at both domestic and European level has brought him into the main race for the Ballon d’Or, which will be revealed in a ceremony on October 28 in Paris
