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Vinícius Júnior

Vinícius Júnior

Vinicius Junior, Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior, Vini Jr.

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Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior (Brazilian Portuguese: [viˈni.sjuz ʒoˈzɛ pajˈʃɐ̃w̃ dʒi oliˈvej.ɾɐ ˈʒu.njoʁ]; born 12 July 2000), commonly known as Vinícius Júnior or Vini Jr., is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for La Liga club Real Madrid and the Brazil national team. Considered one of the best players in the world, he is known for his pace, technique and dribbling ability. Born in São Gonçalo, Vinícius began his professional career at Flamengo, where he made his senior debut in 2017, at age 16. A few weeks later, Vinícius was the subject of a transfer to La Liga club Real Madrid, for whom he signed in a £38 million deal, which was a national record for a player under 18. The transfer was made effective after his 18th birthday, with Vinícius debuting for the club in 2018–19. Over the following seasons, Vinícius established himself as a prominent member in Real Madrid's squad, helping the club win two La Liga–Champions League doubles, scoring the winning goal in the 2022 final, as well as the second goal in the 2024 final, being named the tournament's Player of the Season in 2024. Vinícius was included in the FIFPRO World XI in 2023 and 2024, and was named The Best FIFA Men's Player in 2024. He also finished runner-up in the 2024 Ballon d'Or voting. At his youth stage for Brazil, Vinícius was a key player in the victory at the 2015 South American U-15 Championship and 2017 South American U-17 Championship, finishing as leading goalscorer in the latter competition. He made his senior debut in 2021 and helped his nation to a runner-up finish at the 2021 Copa América, also representing Brazil at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and the 2024 Copa América in the United States.

Career

  1. 2000
    Birth

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FIFA big experiment may have made World Cup too big for its own good

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FIFA big experiment may have made the World Cup too big

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FIFA big experiment may have made the World Cup too big for its own good

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Bartomeu says Barcelona nearly signed Vinícius and Mbappé

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Real Madrid is facing an internal crisis due to division among players over Vinny Jr.'s leadership.

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Vinicius sparks concern with unexpected training behaviour after Valverde–Tchouaméni clash

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Vinícius Júnior and Kylian Mbappé at Barcelona? Josep Bartomeu on talks

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Vinicius Jr had ‘preliminary agreement’ to join Barcelona before Real Madrid move

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Man City eye sensational move for Vinicius Jr as Real Madrid turmoil deepens

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Transfer rumors, news: Man United, Chelsea could spend big for wing back

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Vinícius Júnior hits 20 again but Real Madrid crisis deepens

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Real Madrid Players Convinced One Player is 'Snitching' on Them To Alvaro Arbeloa

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Can Vinícius Júnior lead Brazil back to the top?

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Is Vinícius Júnior leaving Real Madrid? Crisis deepens amid training-ground fight and player hospitalisat

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Man City plot summer swoop for two-time Champions League winning attacker to pair with Haaland

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Vinicius may leave Real Madrid, Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea are looking for him

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Referee Reveals How He Handled Vinicius And Prestianni Incident In Champions League

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'I made it as clear as I could' - Referee reveals his true feelings about racism surrounding Vinicius Junior and Gianluca Prestiani during Real Madrid vs. Benfica

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'I made it as clear as possible' - Referee opens up on managing Vinicius Junior and Gianluca Prestianni racism row during Real Madrid clash against Benfica

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New deal or leaving? Vinicius Jr's Real Madrid revival in 2026 amid Kylian Mbappé sideshow

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Vinicius Junior transfer: Man City ready to enter race as serious Real Madrid doubts emerge

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Real Madrid faces final chance to fix Mbappé–Vinícius rift or one will leave

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Gianluca Prestianni: Benfica, Argentina winger to miss World Cup games as FIFA impose worldwide ban after Vinicius Junior abuse

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Man City 'serious contenders' to sign Vinicius Junior as Real Madrid set strong contract ultimatum

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Vinícius Júnior finds the back of the net for Real Madrid

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Mbappé, Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham: the puzzle Real Madrid need to solve

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Why Vinicius Junior Hasn’t Signed A New Contract

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FIFA extends suspension of Argentina's Gianluca Prestianni into World Cup after he allegedly directed slur at Vinícius Júnior

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🎁 Flip-flops! Vini Jr. gives Bundesliga star a wild gift

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FIFA Upgrades Gianluca Prestianni Suspension Over Vinicius Junior Abuse

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FIFA extends ban on Prestianni to World Cup for abusing Vinícius Jr

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FIFA extends Gianluca Prestianni ban over Vinicius insults worldwide

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FIFA Extends Ban for Argentina's Prestianni to the World Cup for Verbally Abusing Vinícius Júnior

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FIFA Sanction On Prestianni For Vinicius Incident Could Impact His 2026 World Cup

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Vinícius stalls contract talks but intends to stay at Real Madrid

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Kylian Mbappe and Vinicus’ era meets possible Jose Mourinho twist as Benfica boss reportedly sets out three demands for Real Madrid comeback

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FIFA extends ban for Argentina’s Prestianni to the World Cup for verbally abusing Vinícius Júnior

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FIFA extends Argentina's Gianluca Prestianni's suspension for allegedly directing slur at Vinícius Júnior to World Cup

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Vinícius Júnior slots in the goal for Real Madrid

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Vini Jr nets twice to delay Barcelona celebrations

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Vinicius Jr. isn't Kylian Mbappe's enemy after all

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Real Madrid Fractured Between Vinícius and Mbappe

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Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius: Real Madrid’s reported untouchable core amid managerial change

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Real Madrid’s Mbappé and Vinicius are not for sale

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Vinicius will seek changes at Real Madrid before extending his contract

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Real Madrid have tense relationship with Kylian Mbappe, view Vinicius Junior as new leader

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Real Madrid will continue with Mbappé and Vinicius' "double billboard" next season...Spanish newspaper: "The club continues to believe that the strategy is correct. It's just a matter of functionality"

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Vinicius Junior has scored over 20 goals in the last five seasons

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Vinicius Junior will demand changes at Real Madrid before signing contract renewal

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Vinicius to Morocco’s Hilali: ‘You’ll Go Back to the Second Division’