Emma Hayes and Vinicius Jr Honored as Top Winners at FIFA Best Awards 2024
Hayes claims Best Women's Coach after Olympic gold with the US, while Vinicius Jr secures Best Men's Player for his standout season with Real Madrid.
- Emma Hayes was named Best Women's Coach for the second time after leading Chelsea to a fifth Women's Super League title and guiding the USWNT to Olympic gold in Paris.
- Vinicius Jr won Best Men's Player for his role in Real Madrid's LaLiga and Champions League victories, with 24 goals and 11 assists in the 2023-24 season.
- Aitana Bonmati of Barcelona was awarded Best Women's Player for the second consecutive year, highlighting her continued dominance in women's football.
- Alejandro Garnacho received the Puskas Award for his spectacular overhead kick for Manchester United against Everton in November 2023.
- Other notable winners included Carlo Ancelotti as Best Men's Coach, Emiliano Martinez as Best Men's Goalkeeper, and Alyssa Naeher as Best Women's Goalkeeper.