Vinícius Junior Named Best Player in the World

The Brazilian, who played in the CONMEBOL Copa América™, was named FIFA's The Best Player of the Season.

December 17, 2024
CONMEBOL Copa América™
  • Dibu Martínez was named Best Goalkeeper.
  • Garnacho and Marta won awards for their goals.

The FIFA The Best awards were presented, with four South American players being honored at the ceremony held in Doha.


Vinícius Junior, Best Player in the World


The Real Madrid star and Brazilian national team player was named the best player of the 2024 season.


In the CONMEBOL Copa América™, Vini played three matches and scored two goals.


Dibu Martínez, Best Goalkeeper Again


Just like in 2022, the Argentine was named the best goalkeeper of the season. He was a key player in Argentina’s CONMEBOL Copa América™ championship, playing all six matches and making crucial saves against Ecuador, stopping two penalties in the shootout.


Garnacho and Marta, Best Goals


The Argentine forward, champion of the 2024 CONMEBOL Copa América™, won the Puskas Award for his stunning bicycle kick goal against Everton.


Brazilian legend Marta won the award named after her (Marta Award) for a goal scored against Jamaica with the Brazilian national team.


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