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Vinícius Júnior

Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior, known as Vinícius Júnior, is a Brazilian forward who has made a significant impact at Real Madrid and for Brazil. Born on July 12, 2000, in São Gonçalo, he debuted professionally with Flamengo in 2017. Shortly after, he moved to Real Madrid in a record £38 million transfer. Vinícius has become a key player for Madrid, contributing to their La Liga and Champions League triumphs, including scoring the decisive goals in the 2022 and 2024 finals. He was named UEFA Player of the Season in 2024. At the international level, Vinícius has shone in youth tournaments and represented Brazil in major competitions like the Copa América and FIFA World Cup.

Personal Information

Full Name: Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior

Date of Birth: 12 July 2000 (age 24)

Place of Birth: São Gonçalo, Brazil

Height: 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)

Position: Winger

Player Stats

Season Appearances (MP) Goals (Gls) Goals + Assists (G+A)
2017 25 3 4
2018 12 4 7
2018-2019 18 2 2
2019-2020 29 3 4
2020-2021 35 3 6
2021-2022 35 17 27
2022-2023 33 10 19
2023-2024 26 15 20