Karim Benzema surprised many by naming his favorite to succeed Lionel Messi as the Ballon d’Or winner for 2024.
“Ballon d’Or? I’m going to say Vini because he deserves it for his season, not just for what he did this year, but also for the previous one. He has been outstanding with his football and what he does with the ball.
He is a complete footballer. He can win a match on his own, of course with the help of his teammates, but he is very good when Real Madrid needs him, and that’s why I think he deserves it.
He’s always there at the right moment. For that reason, my favorite is Vini,” Karim Benzema said in an interview with Marca. The 2022 Ballon d’Or winner chose his former teammate over Kylian Mbappé, captain of the French national team, or Jude Bellingham.
Following France’s defeat in the Euro 2024 semi-final, Kylian Mbappé is gradually moving away from the top trio of favorites for the individual trophy. According to the TopMercato ranking, Kylian Mbappé is not even in the top 10, while Jude Bellingham is the leading favorite in this ranking.
Furthermore, Spain’s victory has elevated other contenders like Rodri and Dani Carvajal. The race also remains tight for Real Madrid teammates Vinícius Jr and Jude Bellingham.
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