Vinicius Jr has revealed his pick for this year’s Ballon d’Or. Although he missed out on making the list himself, he admitted he doesn’t want any Barcelona player to win it to avoid being mocked. Instead, he named an Arsenal star as his preferred candidate, praising the player’s outstanding performances this season — and it’s not Lewis Skelly.

BREAKING NEWS:‼️ Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has shared his honest thoughts about this year’s Ballon d’Or race, and his comments have sparked plenty of reactions among football fans.

The Brazilian winger admitted that although he’s disappointed not to be included on this year’s list of nominees for the prestigious award, he’s already made up his mind about who he wants to see claim the trophy. Interestingly, Vinicius stated clearly that he doesn’t want any Barcelona player to win it, adding that it would only give them the chance to mock and taunt him — something he would rather avoid at all costs.

Instead of showing support for a fellow La Liga star or one of the usual footballing giants, Vinicius looked to the Premier League for his preferred Ballon d’Or candidate. According to him, one Arsenal player stands head and shoulders above the rest this season with his remarkable performances.

Vinicius expressed his admiration for this player, pointing out how the football world has witnessed the incredible things he’s done throughout the campaign. His consistency, talent, and impact on the pitch have made him, in Vinicius’ opinion, the perfect candidate for football’s highest individual honour.

The revelation took many by surprise, especially since a lot of fans assumed that if any Arsenal player were to get Vinicius’ backing, it would be young Lewis Skelly, who has been making a name for himself with brilliant displays.

However, Vinicius made it clear that his choice is not Skelly but another standout performer from the North London club, whose influence on games this season has been impossible to ignore. He didn’t hesitate to say that this Arsenal player deserves the award more than anyone else right now.

Vinicius ended his remarks by reaffirming just how worthy the player is of the honour, boldly declaring that he truly deserves it. His support for the Arsenal star is a testament to how respected and admired the player has become on the global stage, with even rival players recognizing his brilliance.

As the Ballon d’Or ceremony approaches, fans everywhere will be watching closely to see if Vinicius Junior’s preferred candidate ends up lifting the famous golden ball.