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FIFA president Gianni Infantino (R) hugs Vinicius Jr. of Real Madrid as he is awarded the Best Men’s FIFA Player during the FIFA Football Awards 2024 in Doha. (AP)

Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. and Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati won top honours at The Best Awards 2024 in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday. Vinicius Jr. was named FIFA Men’s Player of the Year, while Bonmati earned the FIFA Women’s Player of the Year award for the second consecutive year.
Vinicius Jr. played a key role in Real Madrid’s success last season. He scored 24 goals in 39 appearances, contributing to their LaLiga and Champions League victories. He also scored in the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund.
Vinicius Jr. outperformed Rodri of Manchester City and Jude Bellingham, his Real Madrid teammate, for the award.
The 24-year-old Brazilian attended the ceremony in Doha. Real Madrid are in Qatar for the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final against Pachuca.

“It seemed impossible when I played barefoot in the streets of Sao Goncalo and now I’m here.”
Aitana Bonmati successfully defended her FIFA Women’s Player of the Year title. She was chosen ahead of Barbra Banda from Zambia and Caroline Graham Hansen from Norway. Bonmati also won the Women’s Ballon d’Or for the second time in October.
The 26-year-old midfielder contributed significantly to Barcelona’s domestic treble last season. This included retaining the Champions League title. Bonmati also scored in both the semi-final and final of the Nations League, which Spain won in February.

“I’m very grateful for this award, but I always say that this is a team effort, with a Barca that won everything and the national team.”
Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid received the Best Men’s Coach award. He guided Real Madrid to the LaLiga and Champions League double last season.
“I want to share this with the club, with my president and with my players, those of the best club in the world.”

Emma Hayes was awarded the Best Women’s Coach award. Hayes led the US women’s national team to a gold medal at the Olympics. She also steered Chelsea to the WSL title, their fifth consecutive league win under her leadership.
Alejandro Garnacho received the Puskas Award for the best goal of the year. The Argentine winger’s stunning strike for Manchester United against Everton in November last year earned him the prestigious award.
Marta of Brazil was honoured with the inaugural Marta Award. This award, named after her, recognises the best goal in women’s football. Her goal against Jamaica in June earned her this recognition.
Alyssa Naeher, the American goalkeeper for the Chicago Red Stars, won the Best Women’s Goalkeeper award. Emiliano Martinez, the Argentinian goalkeeper for Aston Villa, secured the Best Men’s Goalkeeper award.
The Best FIFA Men’s Player

Winner: Vinicius Jr (48 points)
Second: Rodri (43 points)
Third: Jude Bellingham (37 points)
The Best FIFA Women’s Player

Winner: Aitana Bonmati (52 points)
Second: Barbra Banda (39 points)
Third: Caroline Graham Hansen (37 points)
The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper