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Zinedine Zidane’s Comments on Vinicius Junior Ahead of 2024 Ballon d’Or
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Zinedine Zidane’s Comments on Vinicius Junior Ahead of 2024 Ballon d’Or

by  Richard Nutakor 2 min read
  • Vinicius Junior arrived at Real Madrid as a teenager in 2018 and has gradually become one of the best players in the world
  • Real Madrid coach, Zinedine Zidane predicted the success of the Brazilian star who could win the Ballon d'Or tonight
  • The 24-year-old has scored vital goals for the club, including in the 2022 and 2024 Champions League finals, which they won

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Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior is the overwhelming favourite to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or award tonight.

The Brazilian had a hugely successful 2023/24 campaign with his club and has become one of the world's best players.

Real Madrid icon Zinedine Zidane recently commented on the Brazil winger when he was the club's coach.

Zinedine Zidane coached Vinicius Junior at Real Madrid when he was learning the ropes
Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior could prove Zinedine Zidane right if he wins the Ballon d'Or tonight. Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates.
Source: UGC

Vinicius Jr has made tremendous strides since arriving at the club as a teenager in 2018. He has won three La Liga titles and two Champions League crowns.

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The 24-year-old has scored over 90 goals for Real Madrid and provided 82 assists. He scored in the 2022 and 2024 Champions League finals.

Zidane's comment on Vinicius Jr

Vinicius Jr played 90 games under Zidane and registered 11 goals and 11 assists, per Transfermarkt.

In 2019, Zidane, the coach at Real Madrid, lauded the Brazilian star and predicted his success.

“He has the confidence of his coach, which is me," he said via Sportbible. “Vinicius represents the future of Madrid, it will just take time. Sometimes he doesn't play. But, I have full faith in Vinicius, and I'm counting on him.”

Vinicius Jr is in his seventh season at Real Madrid and has done exceptionally well.

Arsenal star backs Vinicius

YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Arsenal defender Gabriel called Vinicius Junior the best player in the world and backed him to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or.

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The Brazilian led the Spanish giants to La Liga and Champions League glory, scoring important goals along the way.

Messi's coach backs Vinicius Jr

YEN.com.gh also reported that Lionel Messi's Inter Miami coach, Gerardo Martino, tipped Vinicius Jr. to win the Ballon d'Or.

The former Barcelona coach claimed that Messi is the best player in the world, but Vinicius Jr has the "merits" to win the award.

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Richard Nutakor (Sports Editor) Richard Nutakor is a digital media enthusiast with over 8 years of working experience in media and digital marketing. He's worked with notable media brands in Ghana like Media General, owners of TV3 Ghana, 3FM, Onua FM & Connect FM. He's also worked with Global Media Alliance as a Digital Account Manager. He obtained a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Ghana in 2016 and a Masters in Brands and Communication Management from the University of Professional Studies, Accra. Email: richard.kekeli@sportsbrief.com

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