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Vinícius Júnior

Real Madrid's left-wing matchwinner, and the scorer in the 2024 final.

Position
Winger
Club
Real Madrid
Born
12 July 2000
Birthplace
São Gonçalo, Brazil
Height
1.76 m
Illustration of Vinícius Júnior in Brazil colours
2Champions Leagues, 2022 and 2024
3La Liga titles
77Goals for Real Madrid
1The Best FIFA Men's Player, 2024
54Caps for Brazil, with 13 goals
2000Born, in São Gonçalo

About Vinícius Júnior

Vinícius Júnior is Real Madrid's left winger and one of the most decisive attackers in the game. He joined from Flamengo in 2018, one of the most expensive teenagers in the world at the time, and has since won two Champions Leagues and three La Liga titles. He scored the second goal in the 2024 final against Borussia Dortmund and was named the tournament's Player of the Season.

In 2024 he was voted The Best FIFA Men's Player and finished runner-up for the Ballon d'Or. He has scored 77 goals in 242 appearances for the club. For Brazil he was a runner-up at the 2021 Copa América, with 13 goals in 54 caps.

Club career

  • Flamengo2017–2018
    A senior debut at 16 before his move to Spain.
  • Real Madrid2018–present
    Two Champions Leagues, three La Liga titles and 77 goals; the scorer in the 2024 final.

Honours

  • 2
    Champions League2022 and 2024, with Real Madrid
  • 3
    La Liga2019/20, 2021/22 and 2023/24
  • 1
    Copa del Rey2022/23
  • 1
    The Best FIFA Men's Player2024

Records

Champions League finalScored in the 2024 win over Dortmund
Real Madrid goals77 in 242 games
IndividualThe Best FIFA Men's Player 2024, Ballon d'Or runner-up
Champions LeaguePlayer of the Season, 2023/24
BrazilSee the national team hub

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