Newly crowned FIFA The Best Men’s Player of the Year, Vinicius Junior, expressed heartfelt gratitude to his Real Madrid teammates following his remarkable achievement.
The Brazilian winger, recognised for his extraordinary contributions during Madrid’s Champions League and La Liga triumphs, acknowledged the collective effort behind his individual success.
Vinicius shows gratitude to Real Madrid mates
Addressing his teammates at the team’s hotel, before their Intercontinental Cup final against Pachuca, Vinicius shared his appreciation amid a chorus of cheers and applause.
“Thank you everyone for being part of this. This is a very important award to me, but I wouldn’t win without you,” he began, as quoted by MadridXtra.
“The truth is you are part of my family, and it’s very important to be with all of you every day. Luka, Lucas Vázquez, Ceballos, Fede… You saw me joining when I was a kid. Winning this is very important. Thank you.”
Vinicius stars in Madrid’s Intercontinental Cup win
In the final match at the Lusail Iconic Stadium, Vinicius showcased why he was named the world’s best.
According to FIFA, his goal and assist played a pivotal role as Real Madrid cruised to a commanding victory over the Mexican side.
While his brilliance on the field solidified his reputation, it was his humility and recognition of his teammates that captured the hearts of fans.
Fans react to Vini’s gratitude
Supporters across social media were quick to applaud Vinicius’ humility and team-first mindset.
@JAHANGI67010031 shared:
“Such a humble and grateful champion! Well deserved Vinicius.”
@Rionex_ commented:
“Vinicius’ words reflect the heart of a true champion… teamwork and dedication… 🙌”
@Sodexpoly added:
“What a beautiful moment for Vini Jr ❤️.”
Vinicius gets Ballon d’Or revenge
Earlier, Legit reported that Vinicius has finally gotten his revenge over Rodri after beating the Spanish midfielder to the prestigious FIFA The Best award on Tuesday night.
The Brazilian winger had lost the Ballon d’Or to the Manchester City star despite being the favourite to win the honour.