Who Deserves the Ballon D'or 2023/24?

Join us as we delve into the intriguing debate surrounding the Ballon d'Or race between Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior! In this video, we uncover the behind-the-scenes story of Real Madrid's pursuit of Bellingham and how he has emerged as a contender for football's most prestigious award.
It all began on August 1, 2022, when Real Madrid's chief scout Juni Calaf, accompanied by representatives of President Florentino Perez, met Jude Bellingham's father in London. Calafat presented Bellingham's father with a Real Madrid #5 jersey, symbolizing Perez's belief in Jude as the next Zizo, a potential legend in the making.
The negotiations were smooth, with Bellingham impressing under Carlo Ancelotti's guidance, showcasing his versatility and goal-scoring instincts. However, Vinicius Junior's impact cannot be overlooked, especially in crucial moments against top opponents like Barcelona, Girona, and Bayern Munich.
As we analyze their performances and contributions to Real Madrid's success this season, we invite you to weigh in on the debate. Who deserves the Ballon d'Or more: Bellingham for his consistency and pivotal role, or Vinicius for his game-changing performances in critical matches?
Share your thoughts in the comments below, and stay tuned for more Champions League final previews and updates on all things Real Madrid.
Thank you for watching, and Hala Madrid!
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[@siyakhanzimande4817]

It’s Definitely Vini for me. He performed amazingly for us in the big games. People have also forgotten he single handily beat Barcelona for us in the Super cup final.

[@FootballBamberger]

Rodri deserves it, but the Euros and Copa América will reveal a lot.

[@FootballbyAbz]

You have great points! I’d also add that I don’t think we Reachme the champions league final without Vini. Add any player in the world in his spot, and we’re not there.

[@siyakhanzimande4817]

@@FootballbyAbz I agree

[@FootballBamberger]

​@@FootballbyAbz "I don’t think we Reachme the champions league final without Vini. Add any player in the world in his spot, and we’re not there." It's impossible to know 100% what would've happened if Real Madrid played without Vini Jr. I prefer to judge based on what actually happened rather than hypotheticals. I do like your perspective of comparing how teams perform with and without certain players....

[@FootballBamberger]

@@FootballbyAbz In the UCL, Vini Jr. was subbed off against Man City in the 2nd leg, and Real Madrid still survived without him and went on to win the penalty shoot-out. In La Liga, Vini Jr. has missed a lot of playing time, but Real Madrid have still been successful in the league without him....

[@santisusguides3260]

Honestly, I agree with vini winning the balón dor. The way he plays by cooking up the defenders and all the counter attacks that he and Rodrygo does is all balón dor worthy.

[@FootballbyAbz]

Yeah, I think it should go to Vini…right now.

[@mariov.7728]

Vini jr makes football more exciting and entertaining to watch.

[@FootballbyAbz]

Totally agree!

[@JasonGuitarHand]

Lifelong Madrid fan... Honestly, it's kind of difficult. Give Bellingham La Liga player of the year award, and Vini Jr the UCL Player of the Year. I'm also glad you mentioned Kroos... This season may be his Masterpiece as of yet... But although I agree that Copa America & Euros will play a role. I think whoever gives the MOTM performance in the UCL final will play a massive factor. My personal pick is Gini Jr, because he did really step up in the big games... he reminds me a lot of Figo, because of the fact that he's a big game player and he is like Figo before him, the blue print of the new transfer policy of the Galácticos. Honestly, I'm just glad I can see my team win and enjoy such a beautiful season... Real Madrid is honestly one of the few things that make me truly happy. There's just sometimes not a better thing to do than to watch Real Madrid with my dad and just forget the world. Hala Madrid, y nada más.

[@FootballbyAbz]

I hear you, you make great points! To me, it should go to Vini. But if Kross for example wins the euros, he can go into the sunset with his ballon D’or. So sad to see the German sniper leave!

[@jhonatanalviar4478]

Ronadlo and Messi set the bar so high. It's so high, and I believe no one will ever put those types of numbers again. There isn't going to be a clear winner every year because every player that stands out all has an equal chance of winning it. If only Neymar had played in this time, he would have won at least 2 or 3

[@FootballbyAbz]

True, you make good points! Btw Neymar is/was a baller. But he often doesn’t get the recognition.

[@ramzes3985]

What bar? Playing with the best players of their generations they were scoring most goals in the farmer's league. Look at their miserable performances at the international tournaments.

[@jhonatanalviar4478]

@ramzes3985 have you seen champion league performance? No player has been able to hit 60+ consistently like they had, and they scored the best goals against the best teams.

[@jhonatanalviar4478]

@ramzes3985 messi won the Copa and world cup, and Ronaldo won the euros and nations league. Indont know what you mean bro

[@ramzes3985]

@@jhonatanalviar4478 in UCL not always u face the best teams apart maybe just knockout stage. With such teammates, who won everything on international level, I would also score many goals.

[@heturnal]

Vini , kroos , wirtz, Bellingham If kroos win it i wouldn't be disappointed, he has been immense this season, but vini has been incredible especially during the business end of the season Bellingham started great and had a long purple patch but dipped drastically for nearing the best part of the season although it kooks like he is back to his better self but not no ballon d'or level of consistency his early numbers carried him this season, wirtz has been the main man in a undefeated german champions in a Europa final ...

[@gmae5342]

As long as one of them does 🤍

[@FootballbyAbz]

LOL Real Madrid basically has 4 players in the top 5 on the Ballon D’or race, if you count Mbappe

[@madodatinta3753]

Big games Vini performed but Jude gave his all this season so BOTH

[@saran-mn6tw]

No need jude.. He can't dribble like vini..

[@madodatinta3753]

@@saran-mn6tw I didn't say anything about dribbling

[@princezondi8271]

If we can be honest the only player who deserves this acolade,,Vini is always shines in those types of games where we need our best players to show up,but Jude sometimes you see in those matches

[@princezondi8271]

Let us all sing the song says Vini Vini Ballon Dor,,Vini Ballon Do

[@nigeldasilvalima4568]

Vini has everything that a Ballon Dor needs: - numbers - decisive moments (tons of them this season) - titles - PR - entertainment. Vini is the most entertainable player in the world now. You always sit on the edge of your chair when he is on the ball

[@FootballbyAbz]

Can’t disagree with you!

[@astro9277]

Personally as of right now I think Vini edges out Bellingham just a little bit, but it all depends on the ucl final performances for both players. And obviously the copa and euro performances as well.

[@anthonyselby6436]

Just glad that judes already done atleast 4... 5 times more than what hazard did in 5 years..... and vini I think is the most effective forward in the world... I think hes almost there as being the Brazilian talisman to full neymars boots.... he just needs to keep his head and heart in the game and if vini can play atleast 10.... 12 more years at the top level.... might have a few ballon dors and copa America .... wc.....

[@nwokenana6321]

Vinicius all the way. Bellingham a wonderful player but Vinicius is all it takes to make the world of football go to their knees. Vini balloon d'ior

[@FootballbyAbz]

I hear you, and if Vini wins…it would be deserved!

[@Fehudbro]

Try looking at their stats atleast

[@stannisbarracuda5693]

Vinicius is a big player game always shows his quality I really think he deserves it now

[@FootballBamberger]

Rodri deserves it, but the Euros and Copa América will reveal a lot.

[@victordk2874]

I think Vini gonna win it and there is a big chance Vini win Copa America also wish Brazil they looking so strong right now

[@MartianTane]

Vini with the fact that you can add the last season into this one. Also, without bias, Florian Wirtz has to be considered, although Leverkusens season is down to a whole team without overly having to single out an individual.

[@Portugal309]

Vini am Madrid fan but let’s be realistic here we all know Vini deserve it

[@renso522]

At the beginning of the season, it was Jude! He kept us afloat when we had so many injuries to worry about. Of late, it has been Vini who is playing of his mind in both La Liga and Champions. Let's see who stands out in the final and European Super Cup.

[@Matthew-C.S]

Vini jr worlds best

[@emmanuelgazal4269]

Jude for me first season amazing stats big games el Classico

[@clashfire_editz]

What else does my guy Jude needs to do. He’s playing like cr7 from 2017 in the box, he is controlling the ball like Zidane, And in Man City match he created the play for Rodrigo and Vini, easily his best performance, HES A MIDFIELDER.

[@WewinningFR]

Vini showed up when it mattered most. So I think Vini deserves it more

[@SlowML1111]

I understand ur points but i think jude should win because he is respectable player pervious captain of dortmund on young age wearing zidane shirt and doing absolutely best if u look at champions leauge he has not scored agreed the point but he has been linking up nicely playing as mid defender running all the time and after modric missed the penalty he scored he handle the pressure very well he is outstanding without goals 🫡 he has been sensational on ucl also if u analayze his position he isn’t playing on the position where he used to be on laliga his position has changed and he is doing exactly anceloti want 🎉 what can u expect from him more than that … and next season he wont be getting goals because anceloti planning on making him defensive midfielder

[@jamalkareem958]

Love ur videos .. for me Vini

[@Papali871]

If Jude wins he will break the record of none other than the phenomenon of youngest player to win a Ballon d'Or, it would be a lot of weight on Jude's shoulders so I prefer Vinícius Jr winning He has a strong mentality, he will not be shaken by demands

[@jerano4kt]

Jude was the best player in Laliga & UCL Group Stages . Jude was the best player in both our losses vs Atletico . Unrivalled Best Player In The World for most part of the season . About 90% of his goals was CLUTCH . 23 Goals 12 Assists, 1 goal away from Pichichi (as a midfielder) . The Most 7+ performances this season, most MOTM, most POTM . Golden Boy, Kopa Trophy & Laureus Breakthrough POTY . I hope he can be the best player for England at the Euros, but I prefer Toni to win it with Germany😂 Vini was the best player vs Bayern, & Supercup final vs Barcelona . Currently The Best Player In The World, & The Best Player Of The Calender Year (2024) so far . 23 Goals & 11 Assists . Incredible performances, a nightmare to play against . Probably gonna be UEFA POTY . Hooe he wins Copa America as the best player & top scorer . You can't say Vini was our best player in the KO stages because Lunin was the best vs Leipzig & City . I say Jude to win Ballon D'or but it's deserved either way it goes - Jude, Vini or Kroos .

[@FootballbyAbz]

You’re make some great points man! You’re making a very strong argument, with facts!

[@abdoujarju7927]

It will goes now after the champion league it will depend how they preform on their country

[@FootballbyAbz]

Yeah, it could be. But Vini has to be the favorite right now.

[@vani3335]

Great video as always bro. Yeah i agree honestly. Kroos is also really important since he was basically the tempo man to the team in most games. It is tough to decide when you have a variety of players nearly perfecting their roll and carrying out Ancelotti's plan. I agree that it will come down to euros and copa america. With that said I believe Vini might have an advantage since he would not be facing off against his teammates (Kroos & Bellingham)... Only time will tell. All that is left to do is find out. Cheers to good football to come 🍷

[@FootballbyAbz]

Appreciate it! I agree with your assessment. This Ballon D’or race will be tight. Three of our players deserve it. But Vini edges it for me. We’ll see what happens this summer too!

[@vani3335]

@@FootballbyAbz We will see. I'm here imagining if it comes down to a final between Germany/England and Germany take it with Kroos having a good amount of assist like what happens thennn with Kroos's possibilities of winning di balon d ?? It's all wild, but all i know it's amazing to know Real Madrid's players are top candidates. Hala Madrid 🎉🎉

[@FootballbyAbz]

@@vani3335 man, that would be crazy. Good thing these guys plays for Real Madrid! Either way seems very likely a Real Madrid player takes it, which is great.

[@vani3335]

@@FootballbyAbz Yeah good thing it's not Barcelona players going through this dilemma ahaha! Cheers brother and have a cool weekend 🍷

[@YOYOO740]

Look Im not a fan a Vini I never liked his addtuide and that coming from a black real madrid fan but this season he's really step up and I'm so proud of him he not Ronaldo but those shoe's don't seem to big atleast for what he's doing in the champions league

[@Elizabeth-on9yg]

Jude❤

[@FootballbyAbz]

What a player!

[@EddinosChipare]

Vini without a doubt

[@mg_phopla]

I think it will depend on who has the better UCL Final performance…

[@user-oc2nz8sm3g]

I just want that thier friendship remain the same after one of them win it.

[@naomidiamond1999]

It will they will be happy for eachother

[@joachimluft4501]

Toni Kroos !

[@Model_Roe]

Because of the change in criteria Vini right now would most likely win it this year I want Jude to win it but he'd have to score a brace in the final June 1 to be back in the running hopefully does

[@FootballbyAbz]

It’s Vini’s team right now. He’s been decisive in keys moments!

[@nordestinolendario]

Vini Jr merece muito mais por tudo que passou e pelo que está jogando.

[@Model_Roe]

@@FootballbyAbz agree he deserves it but I just really want Jude to get it 😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩

[@MbusoMqhome]

Vini jr he came from lower goals while Bellingham was having 20 and now they are both having 23 goals Vini is the 🐐

[@vani3335]

Also Carlo Ancelotti should be a candidate for Balon de oro 🎉🎉

[@FootballbyAbz]

For sure! Goat manager!

[@fafaanku432]

The coming of mbampe will bring Jude to the background

[@josuecobaleda3360]

Vini

[@user-ty3uk6ex1i]

Bellingham carried Madrid through the league season. He was more decisive. Vini only got better towards the end of the season and in the later part of UCL. They are equal at the moment. What will decide it is the UCL final and probably the Euro championship

[@Cinc24TV]

Vini was injured for 3 months

[@emanuelcvikic8783]

Vini jr is by far the best in the world! 🇧🇷

[@wayneverhoff2790]

Just depends on the Euro / Copa America and that’s okay

[@coronalime6777]

Modric!

[@lucahensel4761]

Wirtz, Kane and Mbappe clear the floor with them, It´s just the media overhyping them. He talked about the indivifual class and take a look at Wirtz 46 games and 18/19 g/a an therefore is a big part of the successs Btw, Kane being the best 9 in the world right know.

[@danielf8184]

A Bayern Munich that has gone trophyless. Top 3 contenders are Wirtz, Vini, Bellingham

[@rakibulnasib8255]

Kanes team Matthijs de Ligt told in an interview ,Vini jr is the best player in the world right now.Why didnt he tell Kanes name then?

[@sebsmithhklie]

Kane might be the best 9 itw right now but that doesn’t equal being the best player! where was he in the semis when it mattered? He went trophy less with Bayern etc.. If you ask me I’d give it to Toni Kroos or Vini

[@lucahensel4761]

Trophies shouldn't matter. The imfluence u had on a team's siccess

[@user-me2dy6ct4z]

Bellingham or Vinicius whoever performs better in the final to decide who wins the Ballond D'OR

[@Elizabeth-on9yg]

Vini ❤

[@SpiceAndSauce]

Jude. People forget the earlier parts of the season, Jude bailed out madrid many times. The reason they have only 2 losses this season is because of Jude. People have recency bias so they say Vinicius. Of course Vini has done amazing in the second half, but id vote for Jude.

[@Papali871]

Don't forget that Vinícius Jr was injured for most of the first round of the league in

[@BiggestChungus21]

Yes but do remember that Jude Bellingham is an Englishman and france football doesn’t like to give it to Englishmen.

[@mikelbaningo6407]

Vini Jr is clear, Jude ghost in big games

[@naomidiamond1999]

​@@mikelbaningo6407so Barca Napoli Manchester City are small games

[@J040PL7]

Has to be vini, even Bellingham knows it.

[@mohamedsamura1737]

Vini is the best for now

[@AddisuGelebo-td5wo]

Vini vini vini desrves it

[@fonsalvarado]

Real Madrid has been killing it, so it doesnt matter, the Balon D’Or is for Messi, no doubt

[@FootballbyAbz]

You’re right! They would give him more

[@nordestinolendario]

Vini jr

[@FootballbyAbz]

Baller!

[@rilindshehu2458]

Vini and Bellingham have been impressive but Idk man, Kroos OP.

[@FootballbyAbz]

All 3 have a claim to it!

[@anichukwumaemmanuel2782]

Jude Bellingham

[@anichukwumaemmanuel2782]

Jude Bellingham

[@anichukwumaemmanuel2782]

Jude Bellingham

[@markensleyR7475]

VINICUIS should automatically win the Ballon D'or

[@dior-pe3he]

florontino Perez is a smart man he gave his dad no.5 jersey 😂😂😂 psg and city could never beat Perez he knows business I really want Jude to win vini is attacker and could win next year

[@J040PL7]

Jude is 20 years old, he has like 10+ years to win it.

[@Raimund6602]

Weder, noch!Für mich Phil Foden,Spieler der Saison in England,da geht absolut nichts drüber!

[@gopal_chetri5324]

Balloon d'or goes to Toni kross.. As real madrid will win UCL and Germany euro

[@torrepetersen4279]

None of them?????

[@naomidiamond1999]

I agree it's gonna be Messi again

[@fcvitoshasofia4481]

All contenders from are from real

[@SelbyHlayi-ws5pk]

Real Madrid is in trouble for the benefit of the team that Ballon D"or should go elsewhere

[@HallowScythe112]

id say the englishmen bellingham will win it if he wins the euros

[@sebsmithhklie]

Or Toni Kroos if Germany does well

[@thatsidewalk]

you know there is euros and copa america no? 😅

[@FootballBamberger]

6:00

[@amineouachao4625]

Messi will win it , they still count the world cup win

[@ramzes3985]

Stop this cheap propaganda! We all know Vini is the best in the World! English media is doing everything to promote the Englishman. Such a shame!

[@naomidiamond1999]

You are shame Jude and Vini are both best

[@ramzes3985]

@@naomidiamond1999 shame is bellingham and those claiming him to be the best

[@sunnyshakya4379]

Messi deserves more than Jude and vini

[@qudratxojamusayev6785]

Even in 2040, after decades of his retirement

[@Orca472]

Down to different scenarios Madrid win ucl and england and Brazil win their tournaments 1-Vini 2-Jude 3-Kane Madrid wins ucl but France wins Europe and Brazil wins copa America 1-Vini 2-Mbappe 3-Jude Madrid win ucl but only England wins a trophy 1-Jude 2-vini 3-Kane Madrid wins the ucl but France only wins its trophy 1-mbappe 2-Vini 3-Bellingham Madrid wins ucl but only Brazil wins its trophy 1-vini 2-Bellingham 3-Mbappe Madrid doesn’t win ucl and no one wins international trophy 1- This can go to anyone at this point, but I’d say Jude or mbappe would deserve it the most. And if anyone wins an international tournament then it’ll go to the victor of the tournament.

[@J040PL7]

Euros don't normally influence ballondor,

[@Orca472]

@@J040PL7 ofc they do, but it’s been a while since a team has won with a superstar. 2016 was the last time and that was when Ronaldo won the ucl as well. Also in 2021 Messi’s copa America run had a lot of influence on him winning his ballon dor, otherwise it would’ve surely gone to lewandowski.

[@J040PL7]

@@Orca472 lewa was good in 2020, and ronaldo would have won regardless of euros.

[@FootballBamberger]

@@J040PL7 "Euros don't normally influence ballondor," The Euros obviously influence the Ballon d'Or. Jorginho finished 3rd in the 2021 Ballon d'Or largely thanks to his great Euros performance with Italy.

[@FootballBamberger]

@@Orca472 Rodri deserves to be a strong contender for the 2024 Ballon d'Or.

[@Konig977]

Messi the goat

[@rmzidann]

Love your Zidane and Benzema shirts. For me Benzema has been the greatest RM striker and the greatest French striker ever (better than Henry). Benz was a big game player like Zizou. I think Vini deserves the Ballon d’ Or but Jude and Kroos have a claim as well, especially if either England or Germany wins the Euros.

[@nouarnaim]

Vini’sjunior ❤

[@BlasGarduque]

Vini is the best player in the world right now .