Brazilian association football player (born 2000)
Vinícius Júnior is a Brazilian professional soccer player born in 2000 who has become one of the sport's prominent young talents. He matters because of his exceptional skill and influence in modern football, particularly in top-level European competitions.
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:55, 17 May 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 03:59, 31 May 2026 (UTC)
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.
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