Vinícius Júnior, awarded the prestigious FIFA The Best award, is today celebrated as a living legend by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). A huge fresco of him was unveiled at the CBF headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, proudly displaying the words: “The best in the world is ours. »
Worldwide recognition for Vinícius Júnior
With accolades such as The Best award and his key role in the successes of Real Madrid and the Seleção, Vinícius Júnior joins the pantheon of Brazilian stars like Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Rivaldo. This trophy completes an exceptional year where the winger also won for the third consecutive time the title of Best Ibero-American Footballer awarded by the Spanish agency EFE.
Evoking his performances on the field and his impact off the field, the CBF affirms that Vinícius has become an emblematic figure who inspires future generations, like the great Brazilian legends.
A list that marks history
Alongside players like Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Roberto Carlos, Vinícius is now recognized for his exploits, not only in Europe with Real Madrid, but also for his influence in Spanish-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries.