The Spaniard signs a new double of individual trophies after having won the Ballon d’Or two months ago, repeating her ‘harvest’ of 2023.
Vinicius, second in the Ballon d’Or after the Spanish Rodri, is crowned ‘The Best’ after leading Real Madrid in a new conquest of the Champions League.
The white giant will play in Doha on Wednesday in the final of the Intercontinental Cup against Pachuca.
In addition, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti received the award for best coach.
In the women’s category, Emma Hayes, from Chelsea, was awarded as best coach of 2024.
Bonmatí, the key player in the midfield of Barcelona and the Spanish team, also won European champion with her club, in addition to winning the Nations League with La Roja.
Vinicius succeeds the Argentine legend Lionel Messi, winner of the last two editions, in the FIFA honors list.
The Brazilian scored 24 goals and provided 11 assists in 39 games including all competitions last year. In addition to the Champions League, his team won the League.
The FIFA awards are voted on by fans along with coaches, selectors, captains and journalists.
Manchester United’s Argentine striker Alejandro Garnacho won the Puskas award for best goal for his spectacular overhead kick against Everton in the Premier League.
Finally, FIFA created the Marta trophy this year, in honor of the Brazilian legend, to reward the best goal in the women’s category… And Marta herself won it.