Brazilian football icon, Dida, has thrown his support behind Vinicius Junior, saying the Real Madrid forward deserves to win this year’s Ballon d’Or, according to beIN Sports.
The former AC Milan goalkeeper praised Vinicius as an exceptional player, noting that his contributions have been pivotal for both his club and country.
Despite Brazil’s early exit from this year’s Copa America, where Vinicius was unable to play in the crucial quarter-final match against Uruguay due to suspension, Dida insists that his performances at the club level speak for themselves.
Vinicius was instrumental in helping Real Madrid lift both the La Liga and Champions League trophies, cementing his place as one of the world’s elite forwards.
His direct involvement in 42 goals since the start of the 2023-24 season is a testament to his ability, with 28 goals and 14 assists to his name.
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Brazilian Legend Dida Backs His Compatriot for Ballon d’Or
“Vinicius is a top player,” Dida told Stats Perform, highlighting his brilliance and consistency throughout the campaign.
According to Dida, this year’s Ballon d’Or should reflect these remarkable achievements, as no other player from Brazil has had such an outstanding season at the top level in Europe.
He believes Vinicius’ impact will be hard to overlook, as his brilliance continues to shape the future of Brazilian football on the global stage.
Dida said: “Vinicius is a great kid, a great player, a top player. He did very well last year, he scored goals, he gave assists, that’s why.
“If he wins, it’s because he deserves to win it because he did very well, we hope he manages to win this Ballon d’Or.”
