Real Madrid fans are eagerly awaiting the 2024 Ballon d’Or following Vinícius Jr’s brilliant performance yesterday at the Bernabéu against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. With just five days left before the France Football ceremony, the top 5 has been leaked in Spain.
As October 28 approaches, the world’s eyes are on who will succeed the current king of world football, Lionel Messi. With an impressive number of Real Madrid players among the frontrunners, it seems clear that to win the Ballon d’Or, one must go through this legendary club. Vinícius Jr is about to join the ranks of football legends who have been crowned thanks to their time with Los Merengues.
The Brazilian tops the list of favorites, and four of his teammates are already in the Top 5. According to El Partidazo de COPE, Maldini revealed the Ballon d’Or 2024 top five in order. Among the five, four come from Real Madrid: Vinícius (1st), Kroos (3rd), Carvajal (4th), and Bellingham (5th). Only Rodri (2nd) completes the group. This is no coincidence but a clear trend. Since Cristiano Ronaldo’s retirement, only Real Madrid players have managed to dethrone Lionel Messi, namely Luka Modrić in 2018 and Karim Benzema in 2022.
This club is truly an institution for those who dream of reaching the top. This phenomenon goes far beyond results on the field. Real Madrid gives its players the aura necessary to aspire to individual honors. The overwhelming presence of Madrid players among the top five in the world is clear evidence of this. Vinícius has become a star who perfectly embodies the club’s ability to elevate its talents to the highest level.
The obvious choice of Kylian Mbappé
This dominance by Real Madrid is also why Kylian Mbappé took the calculated risk of joining the club. The former Parisian knows that to win a Ballon d’Or, Madrid is the best destination. Recent examples of Benzema and Modrić, who succeeded where so many others have failed, speak for themselves. As for Vinícius, he seems ready to follow the same path. Maldini has no doubt: “Vinícius is going to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or. It’s his time.”
The Ballon d’Or gala will be a celebration of Real Madrid’s greatness, with four of their players in the Top 5, further cementing the club as the ultimate path to glory. See you on October 28 in Paris!
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