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The journey of recognition for Brazilian footballers has been tumultuous, marked by significant lapses in acknowledging true merit. For context, since the days of Kaká, who was awarded Best Player in 2007, Brazil has witnessed a drought at the top of football’s world stage. Fast forward to today, and we find Vinícius Júnior at the apex of recognition for his remarkable contributions in the last season. However, the earlier Ballon d'Or award operation seemed to convey a skewed version of reality.