Ribeiro faced tough competition from global talents like Jhon Arias of Fluminense, Kenan Yildiz of Juventus, Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala, and Joao Pedro of Chelsea.
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His stunning goal during Sundowns’ thrilling 4-3 loss to Borussia Dortmund was among the 10 nominees shortlisted by FIFA and was ultimately voted the best by fans.
The Brazilian lit up the tournament by picking up the ball from his own half, weaving past defenders with skill and composure, before calmly finishing to give his team an early lead.