Karim Benzema names this player for upcoming Ballon d'Or award, all you need to know

Karim Benzema is known across the world as of those soccer stars who are still in action and keeping close watch on the sport around the world. Benzema, most of whose teammates, have now retired or taken up different fields of profession, is still hanging on and a part of the Saudi Pro League' cash-rich club Al-Ittihad, as their forward. Benzema is regarded as one of the best strikers in the entire world till now, even though there are a lot many young guns, who have come into the arena.

Ballon d'Or winner: Benzema chooses Vinicius Jr over Williams or Yamal

Benzema has always been about good judgments and according to a report, has chosen Vinicius Jr. as the favorite for grabbing the Ballon d'Or award this year with his stellar performance for the club as well as his national team. This name is rather surprising for many as it was expected that Benzema would have gone for players like Nico Williams, Lamine Yamal, or even Lionel Messi, for their extraordinary performances, that saw their respective national teams win the Euro Cup or Copa America 2024.

Vini delivers during crucial situations, says Benzema

According to Benzema, his former teammate Vini has always delivered when asked for by Real Madrid, especially in crucial situations. Moreover, Vini, according to Benzema, has the ability to single-handedly win matches for his team, a quality seldom seen in most footballers.


Benzema himself has been a Ballon d'Or winner back in 2022, when he swooped in and snatched the coveted prize from the famed duopoly of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, who were once the only two winners of this title for a few consecutive years.

FAQs:

Has Karim Benzema won the Ballon d'Or?
yes, France's Karim Benzema has won the Ballon d'Or title once in 2022, being one of those years wen his form was at his peak at both, the international as well as club level.

Which country does Vinicius Jr. play for?
Vinicius Jr. currently plays for Brazil's national football team and also for Real Madrid CF at the club level, and is being touted as the next Ballon d'Or winner by former teammate Karim Benzema.