Doha: Brazil and Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. was crowned the FIFA Best Player of 2024 in Doha on December 18, 2024, narrowly beating Manchester City's Rodrigo Hernández Cascante, commonly known as Rodri. Vinicius surpassed not only Rodri but also his Real Madrid teammate Jude Bellingham to claim this prestigious award.
This award recognised Vinicius' outstanding performance during the 2024 season, where he played an instrumental role in Real Madrid's success in the 2023-2024 season.
Who did every coach, captain and journalist vote for? 📨#TheBest FIFA Football Awards 2024 voting breakdown ⬇️
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 18, 2024
Earlier this year, despite Vinicius being the favourite, Rodri had won the prestigious Ballon d'Or. Following the controversial Ballon d'Or results, Vinicius and Real Madrid's entire team and management to boycott the ceremony in Paris. However, Vinicius' triumph in Doha highlighted his significant impact, contributing to Real Madrid’s UEFA Champions League and La Liga double.
Vini Jr is #TheBest FIFA Men's Player 2024! 🏆
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 17, 2024
"It seemed impossible when I played barefoot in the streets of São Gonçalo, and now I'm here," Vinicius remarked.
👔 @MrAncelotti is #TheBest FIFA Men's Coach 2024!
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 17, 2024
The 24-year-old Brazilian winger had an exceptional season with Los Blancos, scoring 24 goals in 39 appearances across all competitions. His stunning performances were crucial in Madrid's Champions League run, including a vital goal in the final against Borussia Dortmund.
#TheBest FIFA Men's 11 in 2024. 🌟
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 17, 2024
On the other hand, Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati clinched the FIFA Best Women's Player award for the second consecutive year. In the women's category, Bonmati continued to dominate, retaining her title as FIFA Women’s Player of the Year after winning her second consecutive Ballon d'Or in October. The Barcelona midfielder was instrumental in her club's domestic treble and Champions League triumph, displaying her skill on the international stage with goals in Spain’s Nations League semi-final and final victory earlier in the year.
Dibu's done it again.
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) December 17, 2024
Emi Martinez is #TheBest FIFA Men's Goalkeeper for the second time in three years! 🧤🧤
A detailed breakdown of the voting results, including the total points for each nominee and a complete list of how national team captains, coaches, and media representatives voted.:
The Best FIFA Women’s Player: Aitana Bonmatí
All hail Aitana.@AitanaBonmati is #TheBest FIFA Women's Player 2024! 👑
— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) December 17, 2024
The Best FIFA Men’s Player: Vinícius Junior
The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper: Alyssa Naeher
Best in the business. 🧠@EmmaHayes1 is #TheBest FIFA Women's Coach 2024!
— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) December 17, 2024
The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martínez
The Best FIFA Women’s Coach: Emma Hayes
#TheBest FIFA Women's 11 in 2024. ✨
— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) December 17, 2024
The Best FIFA Men’s Coach: Carlo Ancelotti
The Marta Award: Marta
The Puskas Award: Alejandro Garnacho
America's No. 1. 🇺🇸🧤@AlyssaNaeher is #TheBest FIFA Women's Goalkeeper 2024!
— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) December 17, 2024
The Best FIFA Women’s 11 2024: Alyssa Naeher (Chicago Red Stars/USA), Irene Paredes (Barcelona/Spain), Ona Batlle (Barcelona/Spain), Lucy Bronze (Barcelona and Chelsea/England), Naomi Girma (San Diego Wave/USA), Aitana Bonmatí (Barcelona/Spain), Lindsey Horan (Olympique Lyonnais/USA), Gabi Portilho (Corinthians/Brazil), Patri Guijarro (Barcelona/Spain), Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona/Norway), Salma Paralluelo (Barcelona/Spain)
The Best FIFA Men’s 11 2024: Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa/Argentina), Rúben Dias (Manchester City/Portugal), Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid/Spain), Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid/Germany), William Saliba (Arsenal/France), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid/England), Rodri (Manchester City/Spain), Toni Kroos (Real Madrid/Germany), Erling Haaland (Manchester City/Norway), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona/Spain), Vinícius Junior (Real Madrid/Brazil)
