Who will succeed Lionel Messi, the winner of the 2023 Ballon d’Or, at the next awards ceremony?
For several months now, this question has been on everyone’s lips, with bookmakers releasing new rankings daily.
Some players, like Karim Benzema, are joining in the fun by naming who they believe is the best candidate to win the trophy this season.
In a recent interview, the Al-Ittihad player was asked to name the best player in the world for the 2023-2024 season.
Without hesitation, KB9 chose his former teammate, Vinicius Junior. According to Karim Benzema, the Brazilian is by far the player most deserving of the trophy. Considering his season with Real Madrid, it wouldn’t be surprising if the 2024 Ballon d’Or rightfully went to him.
However, due to Brazil’s early elimination from the 2024 Copa America, Vinicius might see his dream of lifting the Ballon d’Or slip away.
Nevertheless, he remains in the Top 3 of players frequently identified as potential winners of the 2024 Ballon d’Or.
In the race for the title, Vinicius will be competing with two of his teammates, Jude Bellingham and Dani Carvajal, who won La Liga, the Champions League, and Euro 2024 with Spain.
Given the situation, Real Madrid should count on having a new Ballon d’Or winner by the end of 2024. The Spanish club is also the team with the most Ballon d’Or winners in the awards’ history.
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