Karim Benzema picks winner, names Real Madrid player to claim coveted prize

• Karim Benzema has announced his choice for the 2024 Ballon d’Or
• Vinicius and Jude Bellingham are the top contenders for the prize
• However, they will both face stiff competition from Kylian Mbappe

Real Madrid icon Karim Benzema has named the player he believes should win the 2024 Ballon d’Or.

The race for this prestigious honor is heating up, with several contenders vying for the top spot.

Real Madrid, who have won both the UEFA Champions League and La Liga titles, are a strong candidate to produce the next Ballon d’Or winner.

Los Blancos dominated the Spanish league, finishing the season with an impressive 95 points, a full 10 points ahead of their rivals, Barcelona, ​​in second place.

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Real Madrid’s remarkable season culminated on Saturday, June 1, when they triumphed in the Champions League final.

They defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at Wembley Stadium, with goals from Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Jr. sealed their victory.

According to CNN, this victory marked Real Madrid’s record-extending 15th European title.

Benzema backs Vinicius Jr to win the Ballon d’Or

Despite Jude Bellingham being considered the frontrunner for the Ballon d’Or after a stellar debut season at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Karim Benzema has a different opinion.

The Frenchman expressed his thoughts on Instagram, sharing a photo of Vinicius Junior scoring in the Champions League final with the caption:

“Ballon d’Or 💫,”

Vinicius finished the season with an impressive record, with 24 goals and 10 assists in 39 games for Real Madrid.

However, the Brazilian will certainly face stiff competition from Bellingham in his hopes of winning one of football’s most prestigious individual honors.

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Kylian Mbappé is also in contention for the prize after a stellar final season at Paris Saint-Germain.

It is expected that the Frenchman will join Los Blancos in the summer after taking time off from his spell at Parc des Princes.

Vini equals Lionel Messi’s record

Earlier, Sports short also reported that Vini Jr. equaled Lionel Messi’s record in the Champions League.

The Brazilian joined an elite club in the top competition after his goal against Borussia Dortmund.