Ballon d’Or 2024: Dani Carvajal Picks Player That Should Win Award

According to the Spain international, the Brazilian deserves the top individual prestigious award after his performances this season despite injury.

Dani Carvajal, the right-back for Real Madrid, has chosen his teammate Vinicius Junior as the deserving recipient of the 2024 Ballon d’Or award.

According to the Spain international, the Brazilian deserves the top individual prestigious award after his performances this season despite injury.

Overall, Vinicius made 39 appearances across competitions for Real Madrid in the 2023-24 campaign.

He scored 24 goals and provided 11 assists for the Los Blancos.

Vinicius helped Carlo Ancelotti’s side to win both the LaLiga and the UEFA Champions League.

Asked to name his favourite for the Ballon d’Or this year, Carvajal told MARCA (via @MadridXtra):

“Ballon d’Or? The one I see with the most options is Vinicius. He was injured for three month but this didn’t stop him from scoring many goals and be decisive in the Champions League and La Liga.

“He and Bellingham may be the ones who can win.