- Emmanuel Adebayor is widely regarded as one of the most eccentric players of the past decade
- During his career, he played for Real Madrid, Man City, Tottenham and Arsenal among others
- The legendary Togolese striker has picked who should win the 2024 Ballon d’Or award
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Former Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor has tipped Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or over contenders Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham.
Vinicius has displayed remarkable form for Los Blancos this season, netting 23 goals and delivering 11 assists in 37 appearances across all competitions.
Vinicius Junior has been tipped by Emmanuel Adebayor to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or ahead of Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham. Photo by Manu Reino.
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The Brazilian’s five goals and five assists in the Champions League have been pivotal in propelling Madrid to the final, per Transfermarkt.
Following Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain’s semi-final exits, which saw Harry Kane and Mbappe bow out, Vinicius and Bellingham have emerged as the leading contenders for the 2024 Ballon d’Or.