Vinicius Jr, a captivating dribbler and goalscorer - FIFPRO World Players' Union
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The votes of professional footballers all over the world have decreed that Vini Jr is on the shortlist of 23 finalists for the 2023 team of the year, which on this occasion rewards individual performances from 19 December 2022 and 20 August 2023 inclusive. Along with Vinicius, the forward candidates are Karim Benzema, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
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