Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has said Vinicius Junior will win this Ballon d’Or award this year.
Vinicius is one of the frontrunners for the prize alongside Real team-mate, Jude Bellingham.
Ancelotti admits that another team-mate, Dani Carvajal, also performed well.
But he has picked Vinicius to take it ahead of them and Manchester City midfielder, Rodri.
Ancelotti told Mikel Obi on his podcast: ““Vinicius Jr will win the Ballon d’Or, in my opinion.
“Carvajal also did really well, he won La Liga, Champions League and scored in the final, won the Euros.
“But Vinicius… talented player, young, good image, won La Liga, won the Champions League scoring in the final and semi final. He scored two in Munich!.
“Jude had a fantastic season. Winning the Champions League, winning the league, and it was a big surprise. The best player of the league season”.
“Rodri also is a fantastic midfielder, one of the best midfielders in the competition, and consistent.”
Ballon d’Or 2024: Ancelotti tells Mikel Obi player that will win award
