Ballon D’Or: Rivaldo Names His Favorite To Win Award

Brazilian legend, Rivaldo, has named his countryman, Vinicius, as his favorite participant to win the Ballon d’Or in 2023.

Rivaldo believes the Actual Madrid star is on the precise path to profitable the Ballon d’Or subsequent yr, including that he doesn’t see him under the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Kevin De Bruyne or others.

Vinicius had an exquisite outing final season with Actual Madrid.

The 21-year-old was one of many prime performers in Actual Madrid’s squad through the marketing campaign.

The Brazilian worldwide contributed a formidable 22 objectives and 20 assists in 52 video games as Actual Madrid claimed the Champions League and the Liga titles.

Nevertheless, Rivaldo, who gained the Ballon d’Or in 1999, expects the winger to proceed taking his recreation ahead.

“After a incredible season with Actual Madrid through which he grew to become one of many Champions League last’s star males by scoring the winner, I can solely count on that Vini Jr. retains bettering.

“The season has simply gone, he improved massively when it comes to ending and if he continues evolving and studying, he may turn into Actual Madrid’s greatest star since Karim Benzema should retire sooner or later,” he stated.

With regard to the potential contenders for the Ballon d’Or award in 2023, Rivaldo added: “Proper now, it’s robust to choose a favorite above every other participant to win subsequent yr’s Ballon d’Or when the season has not even began, however I don’t see him [Vinicius Junior] under the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Kevin De Bruyne or others.”