Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior is the current favorite to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or award later this year.
Vinicius scored in his second consecutive UEFA Champions League final appearance last month as Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund at Wembley.
A goal in London made it Vinicius' best campaign in front of goal since joining Los Blancos in 2018, with 24 goals in all competitions.
However, incoming international tournaments are expected to decide the Ballon d'Or vote in the coming weeks, with Vinicius Jr representing Brazil at the Copa America, alongside Euro 2024.
If the former Flamengo forward can play a key role, and potentially lead Brazil to the title, he is almost certain to win the biggest individual trophy in world football.
Company of Brazil, and Arsenal winger, Gabriel Martinelli has backed him in the Ballon d'Or race as the pair prepare to tie the knot with the Samba Boys.
“In my opinion, he deserves to win the Ballon d'Or”, as reports from Brand.
“It is a great pride to play with Vini, I see a special boy who deserves it. I feel very happy as a Brazilian to see his “I came to shine the moment”.
Brazil was placed in group D in the Copa America against Costa Rica, Paraguay and Colombia.
