Brazil coach positive about Real Madrid forward winning Ballon d’Or | OneFootball

Brazil national team head coach Dorival Junior believes that Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. should win the Ballon d’Or this season.

He mentioned that it would be a huge surprise if Vinicius does not win this prestigious award.

Dorival explained that among all the players who participated in the European Championship and Copa América, no one had a more consistent and balanced year than Vinicius Jr.

Considering everything Vinicius has achieved over this period, Dorival finds it hard to imagine anyone else winning the Ballon d’Or.

“The campaign he had during this period is the one that is going to shorten that path,” said Dorival as quoted by AS.

“Of all the players involved in the two competitions (Euro and Copa America), no one had a more balanced year than Vini Jr.

“I think this election is already happening, if it hasn’t already happened,” he added.

How has Vinicius fared this season?

Vinicius has scored 23 goals for Real Madrid this season. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Even though Vinicius missed 13 games this season due to thigh and hamstring injuries, he has still been one of Real Madrid’s standout players.

He managed to score an impressive 23 goals and provided 11 assists across all competitions. In La Liga, the Brazilian international played 26 matches and had an average of scoring a goal every 125 minutes.

Dorival support for Vinicius Jr. is based on the player’s exceptional performance and contribution to his team throughout the season.

Despite the setbacks due to injuries, Vinicius continued to shine on the field, proving his talent and determination. His ability to score goals consistently and assist his teammates has made him one of the key players for Real Madrid.

“For everything he already accomplished throughout this period, it would be a big surprise if that [winning the Ballon d’Or] doesn’t happen,” added Dorival.