Vinicius Jr and Aitana Bonmati Shine at FIFA Awards 2024

Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr and Spanish midfielder Aitana Bonmati were crowned FIFA Player of the Year in their respective categories at the FIFA Awards ceremony held in Doha on Tuesday.

Vinicius Jr – Men’s Player of the Year

• Achievements:
  • Scored 24 goals in 39 appearances across all competitions.
  • Played a crucial role in Real Madrid’s LaLiga and Champions League double, including a goal in the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund.
  • Finished ahead of Spain’s Rodri and England’s Jude Bellingham for the top honor.
  • Narrowly missed out on the Ballon d’Or, which Rodri won earlier in October.
• Vinicius’ Reaction:
  • Reflecting on his journey from playing barefoot in Sao Goncalo to global recognition, he said, “It seemed impossible, and now I’m here.”
  • He accepted the award in Doha, where Real Madrid is preparing for the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final against Pachuca.

Aitana Bonmati – Women’s Player of the Year

• Achievements:
  • Helped Barcelona to a domestic treble and the retention of the Champions League title.
  • Played pivotal roles in Spain’s Nations League triumph, scoring in both the semi-final and final.
  • Outperformed Zambia’s Barbra Banda and Norway’s Caroline Graham Hansen to secure the award.
  • Won the Women’s Ballon d’Or for the second consecutive year in October.
• Bonmati’s Reaction:
  • Grateful for the recognition, she attributed her success to her teammates, saying, “This is a team effort, with Barca and the national team.”

Other Award Winners

1. Best Coach Awards:
   • Carlo Ancelotti (Men’s Coach): Honored for leading Real Madrid to the league and Champions League double.
     • Ancelotti thanked his players, club, and president, calling Real Madrid “the best club in the world.”
   • Emma Hayes (Women’s Coach): Celebrated for leading Chelsea to their fifth successive WSL title and guiding the U.S. to Olympic gold this year.
2. Puskás Award:
   • Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United): Recognized for his stunning goal against Everton in the Premier League.
3. Marta Award:
   • Marta: Received the inaugural award for the best goal in women’s football, named in her honor, for her strike against Jamaica in June.
4. Goalkeeper Awards:
   • Alyssa Naeher (Women): Acknowledged for her performances with the Chicago Red Stars.
   • Emiliano Martinez (Men): The Argentine and Aston Villa star secured the honor.

Celebrating Excellence

The 2024 FIFA Awards highlighted the exceptional talent and dedication of players, coaches, and teams worldwide, with Vinicius Jr and Aitana Bonmati taking center stage for their remarkable contributions to the sport.

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