Among the players selected for the title of best player of the year at the 2023 Globe Soccer Awards, is Real Madrid’s Brazilian winger Vinicius Jr. Aged only 23, he is therefore one of the 11 nominated alongside big names such such as Karim Benzema, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi or even Cristiano Ronaldo, the overwhelming favorite in view of the first votes.
His nomination rewards another successful full season on an individual and collective level. Vinicius Jr made a major contribution to Real’s 14th European title in the Champions League, even finishing as the competition’s top scorer. His statistics for the 2022-2023 financial year (22 goals, 19 assists in 56 matches) demonstrate his growing impact.
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This prestigious selection crowns the meteoric progress of the Brazilian nugget, recruited in 2018 and revealed at the highest level over the last two years. At just 23 years old, he has definitely established himself as one of the best wingers in the world. If his nomination seems difficult in the face of strong competition, it rewards his successful season and his growing status among the world elite.
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