Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior won the 2024 edition of the Federation of International Football (FIFA) Best Player Award held on December 17, 2024.<\/p>\n The winger garnered 48 points to beat off stiff competition from Manchester City midfielder Rodri, who had 43 points, finishing in second position.<\/p>\n Jude Bellingham, Dani Carvajal, Lamine Yamal, Lionel Messi, Toni Kroos, Erling Haaland, and Kylian Mbappe occupied the third to ninth positions respectively.<\/p>\n During his speech, Vinicius Jr thanked his club, family members, and all those who have contributed to his success at the club.<\/p>\n He also thanked club Real Madrid President Florentino Perez for giving him the opportunity and trusting him from a young age before reaching his best level.<\/p>\n \u201cI want to thank Florentino Perez, Jos\u00e9 \u00c1ngel S\u00e1nchez, and Carlo Ancelotti. Real Madrid always helped me a lot and trusted me from when I was only 16 years old. I want to continue playing for Real Madrid for a long time; it is the best club in the world,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, there was controversy when Rodri won the 2024 Ballon d\u2019Or over Vinicius, which led Real Madrid to boycott the event.<\/p>\n Carlo Ancelotti also won the Best Coach of the Year Award, adding to the Spanish club\u2019s successes at this year\u2019s event.<\/p>\n Watch the latest edition of Sports Debate below: <\/b><\/p>\n![\"Vinicius](\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/576\/57679452.295.jpg\" "\\"Vinicius")
Vinicius Jr. has been named FIFA Best Player for 2024<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n