Vinicius Jr’s outstanding performances during the 2023/2024 season, especially in the Champions League and La Liga, are believed to be key factors in his victory. The forward contributed 7 goals and assists during the Champions League knockout stages and racked up 19 goal involvements in La Liga, with 11 of those coming against top 10 teams.
Nike is reportedly preparing special Ballon d’Or gold boots for Vinicius, and plans are in place to update their display at the Nike store in Madrid to celebrate his win. Should the Brazilian claim the award, Real Madrid will surpass Barcelona as the club with the most Ballon d’Or winners in history.
