In recent days it went viral through social networks and mediaa video featuring Brazilian player and striker Neymar Junior, where he reveals his candidates to win the Ballon d’Or, and it has generated great expectation among fans. The striker and former player of Santos of Brazil, FC Barcelona and Paris Saint Germain, mentioned several players who currently play for Real Madrid, among his favorites, which sparked controversy and many debates.
In the video in question, Neymar ordered his candidates to win the Ball of the current season, as follows: “Vini Junior, first; Rodrygo and Jude Bellingham next, tied, and obviously Mbappé enters the fight between those three.” Neymar was not far off with his choice of candidates.
Vinicius tops the list
Brazilian striker Vinicius Júnior is one of the names that stands out the most on this list.especially after having scored a double against the Paraguay national team in the current Copa América, and leaving quite positive numbers in what was the most recent campaign of Real Madrid.
Vino Júnior was able to score a total of 24 goals and gave 11 assists in 39 matches played, he was selected as the Most Valuable Player of the Champions League, champion of the Spanish league and the European Cup, and he seems to have consolidated his position as a strong contender to win the next Ballon d’Or.
Despite this, in a duel between Brazil and Colombia that ended with a In a 1-1 draw, Vinicius did not have his best performance, in addition to receiving a yellow card against him, which will prevent him from participating in the quarter-final match against Uruguay in the current Copa América taking place in the United States.
Bellingham and a Chilean goal
Another name in the race is that of the Englishman Jude Bellingham, who without shining as He did so in his season with Real Madrid, and has left his mark on the current European Championship in Germany. He recently scored the decisive goal in the 95th minute of play with a bicycle kick, which helped England beat Slovakia and thus secure their ticket to the quarter-finals of the Euro, where they will have to face Switzerland.
Mbappé risks everything
And then there is Kylian Mbappé, the recent star signing for the next 5 seasons Real Madrid are also in the quarter-finals and will have to face Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portuguese national team, with a good performance to be able to opt for the Ballon d’Or along with the other Madrid players.
A good performance by the Frenchman would boost his position in the race. as one of the best players in the world, with an impressive future.
Kroos, an unprecedented event
Also, one cannot forget the living legend of the German national team.Toni Kroos, who, although he will be fully retired from professional football by the time the Ballon d’Or Gala comes around, could be the winner. With Germany already qualified for the quarter-finals as hosts of the continental championship where they will have to face Spain, there is a possibility that the Ballon d’Or could be awarded to a retired player, which would be unprecedented and more than deserved according to comments by experts in the field, media and fans.
Neymar’s announcement has fueled the debate over who will take home the prestigious award. award, and all eyes and spotlights are on the final development of the continental championships of America and Europe to have a much clearer panorama.
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