Vinicius Junior is poised to win the 2024 Ballon d'Or Award, according to reports from Spain following an impressive performance in the 2023/24 season.

Vinicius Junior reportedly 'already knows' he's won the 2024 Ballon d'Or, with Nike planning a special tribute for the Real Madrid star.

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior, according to a report from Marca, has been informed he will win his first Golden Ball at the 2024 awards ceremony in Paris on October 28.

Vinicius Junior set up Brazilian team-mate Rodrygo for a tap in to put the hosts ahead. Vinicius then scored from a breakaway, slotting past Joan Garcia with ease. Kylian Mbappe completed the comeback with a penalty in injury time, after Endrick was brought down in the area.

Real Madrid are continuing to keep in touch with Barcelona at the top of the La Liga standings. Despite a scare, Carlo Ancelotti’s side have come through against Espanyol, winning 4-1 at the

The Spanish publication Marca has named Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior as a potential Ballon d'Or winner for the 2023/24 season.

There are six players from the Euro 2024 champions Spain, Rodri, Dani Carvajal, Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams, Dani Olmo, and Alejandro Grimaldo.

Plans are apparently already in place to dedicate Madrid's Nike store on the Gran Via in his honour with a golden theme and his image on display.