Rodrygo Beats Vinicius by 41 Points in Ballon d'Or Voting

Real Madrid Winger Finishes Eighth in Prestigious Award

Real Madrid winger Rodrygo Goes has finished ahead of teammate Vinicius Junior in the 2022 Ballon d'Or voting. Rodrygo placed eighth with 15 votes, while Vinicius finished ninth with 12 votes. Karim Benzema won the award with 549 votes, followed by Sadio Mane (193 votes) and Kevin De Bruyne (175 votes).

Rodrygo's eighth-place finish is the highest for a Brazilian player since Neymar finished fifth in 2017. It is also the highest finish for a Real Madrid player since Cristiano Ronaldo won the award in 2017.

Vinicius' ninth-place finish is the highest for a Brazilian player since Philippe Coutinho finished seventh in 2018. It is also the highest finish for a Real Madrid player since Luka Modric won the award in 2018.

The Ballon d'Or is awarded annually to the best male footballer in the world. The award is voted on by a panel of journalists from around the world. The voting is based on the player's performances over the past year.

Rodrygo's Rise to Stardom

Rodrygo has emerged as one of the most promising young players in the world over the past year. The 21-year-old winger has scored 11 goals in 29 appearances for Real Madrid this season. He has also provided 10 assists.

Rodrygo's impressive performances have helped Real Madrid win the La Liga title and the UEFA Champions League this season. He has also been a key player for Brazil's national team.

Vinicius' Breakthrough Season

Vinicius has also had a breakthrough season for Real Madrid. The 22-year-old winger has scored 22 goals in 52 appearances for the club this season. He has also provided 20 assists.

Vinicius' impressive performances have helped Real Madrid win the La Liga title and the UEFA Champions League this season. He has also been a key player for Brazil's national team.