At a ceremony on Tuesday, Brazilian football phenom Vinicius Junior was crowned the world’s greatest player of the year, while fellow countryman and former Real Madrid legend Ronaldo praised him highly.
According to Goal, the 24-year-old forward’s crucial contribution to Real Madrid’s victorious Champion’s League and La Liga campaigns earned him the coveted “Best FIFA Men’s Player” accolade.
His incredible achievement comes after a contentious boycott of the Ballon d’Or ceremony two months earlier, when Rodri of Manchester City took home the most coveted football honor.
After the victory, Vinicius talked candidly about how he went from being impoverished to being crowned the world’s best player.
The 48-year-old former Brazil striker Ronaldo further recognized his talent and tenacity.
