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Vinícius Júnior displays the trophy he won with the Real Madrid shirt and dedicates the individual achievement to his teammates
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Vinícius Júnior has established himself as one of the best players in the world. Not surprisingly, he left several teammates in the dust to win an important prize. The Spanish Communications Agency has distributed the EFE Trophy since 1990 and the former Flamengo player wins it for the second time.
This is the award for the best Latin American player of the season. In other words, Vinícius Júnior was considered the best American player in 2023. Lionel Messi, one of the greatest in history, won the award five times, and this is only the eighth time that a Brazilian has received the honor. But it has a lot of relevance for Vinícius Júnior, who wants to start fighting for the Ballon d'Or.
But Vinícius Júnior doesn't do anything alone and the player himself cited his teammates to say that he needs the whole team to achieve his goals. individual achievements.
“The team helps me achieve individual awards and I have to thank my teammates. I want to continue like this to win more titles. It's an honor for me to be on this list alongside many football legends. I want to keep working to keep winning and for my name to appear in the history of this club”, says Vinícius Júnior.
All winners of the EFE Trophy
1990/91: Rommel Fernández (Panama , Tenerife)
1991/92: José Luis Zalazar (Uruguay, Albacete)
1992/93: Iván Zamorano (Chile, Real Madrid)
1993/ 94: Romário (Brazil, Barcelona)
1994/95: Iván Zamorano (Chile, Real Madrid)
1995/96: Diego Simeone (Argentina, Atlético de Madrid)
1996/97: Ronaldo (Brazil, Barcelona)
1997/98: Roberto Carlos (Brazil, Real Madrid)
1998/99: Rivaldo (Brazil, Barcelona)
1999/00: Martín Herrera (Argentina, Alavés)
1999/00: special award to Fernando Redondo (Argentina, Real Madrid) for best Iberian-American player of the decade.< /b>2000/01: Roberto Acuña (Paraguay, Zaragoza)
2001/02: Javier Saviola (Argentina, Barcelona)
2002/03: Ronaldo (Brazil, Real Madrid)
2003/04: Ronaldinho (Brazil, Barcelona)
2004/05: Diego Forlán (Uruguay, Villarreal)
2005/06: Pablo Aimar (Argentina, Valencia)
2006/07: Lionel Messi (Argentina, Barcelona)
2007/08: Sergio Agüero (Argentina, Atlético de Madrid)
2008/09: Lionel Messi (Argentina, Barcelona)
2009/10: Lionel Messi (Argentina, Barcelona)
2010/11: Lionel Messi (Argentina, Barcelona)
2011/12: Lionel Messi (Argentina, Barcelona)
2012/13: Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal, Real Madrid)
2013/14: Diego Costa (Brazil /Spain, Atlético de Madrid)
2014/15: Luis Suárez (Uruguay, Barcelona)
2015/16: Keylor Navas (Costa Rica, Real Madrid)
< p>2016/17: special award for Real Madrid2017/18 Edinson Cavani (Uruguay, PSG)
2018/19: none
2019/ 20: Casemiro (Brazil, Real Madrid)
2020-21: Luis Suárez (Uruguay, Atlético de Madrid)
2021/22: Vinicius Junior (Brazil, Real Madrid)
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2022/23: Vinicius Junior (Brazil, Real Madrid)
Vinícius Júnior surpassed teammatesTo take the prize, Vinícius Júnior had to overcome some important names. In addition to Messi, who is the main player, the player left behind some teammates. Rodrygo and Éder Militão are names from Real Madrid who would also be ready to compete for the trophy, as would Uruguayan Valverde.
Raphinha also had a good season and was a good competitor. Vini plays with the Brazilian in the Seleção and is another outstanding teammate.
The club has a big difference in work
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The Sinergia Rubro-Negra Group (SRN), made up of influential partners from Flamengo, held a meeting last Saturday (7), at the club's headquarters, located in Gávea. The main objective of the meeting was to promote fraternization among the participants, but, inevitably, club politics ended up dominating the discussions throughout the event.
The main topic that emerged during the meeting was the support of the SRN to Rodrigo Dunshee's candidacy for president of Flamengo. Dunshee, who currently holds the position of general and legal vice-president of the club, is a prominent figure in the red-black political scene. The group, made up of members who share an aligned vision regarding the club's management, sees in Dunshee a name prepared to take over Flamengo's leadership, especially considering the upcoming electoral cycle.
During the event, members of the SRN highlighted Dunshee's role in the current administration, remembering that he was a fundamental player in several legal achievements of the Flamengo in recent years. The group believes that his experience and proximity to the club's internal processes make him the ideal candidate to succeed current president Rodolfo Landim, whose tenure ends at the end of his term.
Although the initial objective of the meeting was a celebration between the partners, it was inevitable that the conversations turned to Flamengo's political future. The club's presidential elections are approaching, and political groups are already beginning to articulate support and strategies. The SRN, being a strong group within the red-black political structure, has stood out for its organization and capacity to mobilize members.
Those present discussed, among other topics, the possible implications of a possible Dunshee's candidacy. His name has been circulating among members for some time, but now, with the explicit support of the SRN, his candidacy is gaining strength. The members highlighted that Dunshee is a name of continuity, someone who is already part of the current management and deeply knows the challenges and needs of the club. This, in the group's view, represents a positive point, as Dunshee could continue the projects started under the Landim administration.
The club has been in a race against time
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Flamengo continues to debate whether to look for a replacement for Pedro, a striker who is recovering from an injury. The decision is complex, involving several variables ranging from the financial cost to the availability of players on the market. One of the main points under discussion is the high cost of a possible replacement. The club is aware that signing a center forward may require a significant investment, something that needs to be carefully evaluated within the team's current budget.
In addition, Flamengofaces the challenge of downtime of players available on the market. Many of the center forwards who are free for transfer come from long periods without playing, with recent injuries or prolonged absence from the field. This situation represents a risk, as the integration of a player who is not in the rhythm of the game may take longer and be less effective initially.
The club is also considering the limited number of viable options on the market. The scarcity of attackers who meet the criteria required by Flamengo – both in terms of quality and physical readiness – is a factor that further complicates the search for a suitable replacement.
In this scenario, the management of Flamengo assesses whether signing a new player is the best solution or whether there are viable alternatives to deal with Pedro's absence, such as adjusting the tactical formation or promoting youth players. The final decision is still being studied, and the club needs to carefully consider all aspects before making a decision.
Like Rubro-negro, Martial suffered from injuries in 2023/24
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