Vinicius Junior is a dynamic Brazilian forward, born on July 12, 2000, in São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro. Known for his exceptional pace, technique, and dribbling ability, he started his football journey at age six with Flamengo, eventually transitioning from Futsal. After a brief spell with Real Madrid Castilla, he joined Real Madrid in 2018 and has since become a pivotal player for the club. His career highlights include winning two UEFA Champions League titles and three La Liga titles with Real Madrid. Individually, Vinicius Junior has received significant accolades such as The Best FIFA Men’s Player in 2024, the UEFA Champions League Player of the Season for 2023–24, and the FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball in 2022. He also played a crucial role in Brazil’s Copa America victory in 2024 and famously scored the game-winning goal in the 2021-22 UEFA Champions League Final.
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Vinicius Junior
Forward | Real Madrid & Brazil National Team
Personal Information
Club Career Statistics (Senior)
| Club | Years | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR Flamengo | 2017-2018 | 69 | 14 | 5 |
| Real Madrid Castilla | 2018-2019 | 5 | 4 | — |
| Real Madrid | 2018-Present | 316 | 105 | 82 |
| Career Total (Club) | 390 | 123 | 87 |
Breakdown by Competition (Real Madrid – Current Season 2024/25)
| Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 30 | 11 | 8 |
| UEFA Champions League | 12 | 8 | 3 |
| Copa del Rey | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Supercopa de España | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| UEFA Super Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| FIFA Intercontinental Cup | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total (2024/25 Season) | 52 | 21 | 15 |
International Career Statistics (Brazil)
| Team | Years | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil U15 | 2015-2016 | 6 | 6 |
| Brazil U17 | 2016-2017 | 19 | 17 |
| Brazil U20 | 2018-2019 | 4 | 0 |
| Brazil (Senior) | 2019-Present | 39 | 6 |
| Career Total (International) | 68 | 29 |
Goals by Competition (Brazil Senior Team)
- World Cup Qualification CONMEBOL: 1 goal (11 appearances)
- Friendlies: 3 goals (15 appearances)
- World Cup: 2 goals (4 appearances)
- Copa America: 2 goals (3 appearances)
Honours & Career Highlights
- Major Club Titles:
- **UEFA Champions League Winner:** 2 times (2021–22, 2023–24) (Real Madrid)
- **FIFA Club World Cup Winner:** 3 times (2018, 2019, 2022) (Real Madrid)
- **La Liga Champion (Spain):** 3 times (2019–20, 2021–22, 2023–24) (Real Madrid)
- **UEFA Super Cup Winner:** 2 times (2022, 2024) (Real Madrid)
- **Copa del Rey Winner:** 2022–23 (Real Madrid)
- **Supercopa de España Winner:** 3 times (2019–20, 2021–22, 2023–24) (Real Madrid)
- **FIFA Intercontinental Cup Winner:** 2024 (Real Madrid)
- Major International Titles:
- **South American U-17 Championship Winner:** 2017 (Brazil U17)
- **South American U-15 Championship Winner:** 2015 (Brazil U15)
- **Copa America Winner:** 2024 (Brazil)
- Individual Achievements:
- **The Best FIFA Men’s Player:** 2024
- **UEFA Champions League Player of the Season:** 2023–24
- **FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball:** 2022
- **FIFA Intercontinental Cup Golden Ball:** 2024
- **FIFA Intercontinental Cup Player of the Tournament:** 2024
- **FIFA FIFPRO Men’s World 11:** 2023, 2024
- **Socrates Award:** 2023
- **Samba Gold:** 2023
- **Top Scorer – U-17 South American Championship:** 2017 (7 goals)
- **Player of the Tournament – U-17 South American Championship:** 2017
- **Youngest scorer in an El Clásico for Real Madrid** (19 years and 230 days)
- Scored the **game-winning goal in the 2021-22 UEFA Champions League Final**.
