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.
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'Vinicius Junior’s team playing the game' - Lee Dixon reveals why missing out on Real Madrid star is a WIN for Arsenal
Vinicius Junior chooses Real Madrid over Arsenal: Why did he reject Premier League move? Personal message revealed
John Obi Mikel makes brutal dig at Arsenal fans over Vinicius Jr transfer failure: 'Don't know what they were smoking'
2 Premier League Players Arsenal Should Sign After Vinícius Júnior Stays At Real Madrid
Arsenal Shift Focus to £85m Kenan Yıldız Pursuit After Vinícius Júnior Transfer Setback
Arsenal would have had to pay astonishing £417m to finalise Vinicius Junior deal
Brazil's Vinicius Junior Agrees To Contract Extension With Real Madrid Until 2032
Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid Reportedly Agree to New Contract Amid Arsenal Transfer Rumors
Fabrizio Romano finally breaks silence on Vinicius Junior contract situation amid Arsenal transfer links
Liverpool has reached Barcelona and oral consensus, and Leal Madrid has set up a contract extension of the Venus Junior. Vietnam
This news: Liverpool, completion of a personal agreement with Barclay, Le Al Madrid establishes the Venus Junior residency. Vietnam
Real Madrid’s Past Contract Standoffs Paint a Worrying Picture for Vinicius Junior
Vinicius Junior will be staying at Real Madrid beyond this summer, Sky Sports News has been told.
Transfer rumors, news: Vinícius Jr. set to stay at Madrid, despite Arsenal interest
Vinícius Júnior to Arsenal: Data Analysis, Injury History and Premier League Suitability
Vinicius Junior's stance on new Real Madrid contract emerges amid Arsenal links
What Vinicius Junior is telling his friends about Arsenal transfer after first official offer claim
Should Vinicius Junior become Arsenal’s highest-paid player immediately he joins?
Arsenal given ‘boost’ as Vinicius Junior definitely goes on ‘strike’ at Real Madrid
Veniseius is working on the creation of the definitive profits in Madrid. Vietnam
Battle for Vinicius Junior intensifies! Real Madrid apparently push back against Arsenal
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