Former Real Madrid star Karim Benzema has endorsed Vinícius Júnior as the top candidate for the 2024 Ballon d'Or. Praising Vinícius for his exceptional season and impact on crucial matches, Benzema believes the young Brazilian deserves the award. The ceremony will take place on October 28 in Paris.
In the run-up to the 2024 Ballon d'Or, former Real Madrid star Karim Benzema has voiced his opinion on the leading candidate for the prestigious award. While the race is crowded with top performers, including Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham, Benzema has singled out his former teammate Vinícius Júnior as his preferred winner.
Benzema, who won the Ballon d'Or himself in 2022, praised Vinícius for his exceptional season and his overall impact on the game. In an interview with Madrid Universal, Benzema highlighted Vinícius’s ability to influence crucial matches and his deep passion for football as key reasons for his endorsement. "Vinícius can win a game on his own, though of course, with the support of his teammates," Benzema stated, emphasizing the young Brazilian's consistent performance and importance to Real Madrid.
The 2024 Ballon d'Or ceremony is scheduled for October 28 at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, and the list of contenders continues to evolve. Apart from Vinícius and Bellingham, Manchester City’s Rodrigo Hernández and Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martínez are also considered strong candidates. The debate around the Ballon d'Or winner is heating up, with various football experts and former players weighing in on their favorites.
