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Vinicius Junior

Vinicius Jose Paixao de Oliveira Junior (born 12 July 2000), commonly known as Vinicius Junior or Vini Jr. (Brazilian Portuguese: [viˈnisjus ˈʒuɲoʁ]), is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Spanish club Real Madrid and the Brazil national team.

Born in the Sao Goncalo, Vinicius began his professional career at Flamengo, where he made his senior debut in 2017, at age 16. A few weeks later, Vinicius was the subject of a transfer to La Liga club Real Madrid, for whom he signed for in a national record for an U-18 player, R$191 million (€45 million) deal, which was made effective after his 18th birthday.

Club Career

Early career

Vinicius Junior's football career began in the year 2006, when his father took him to the branch offices of Flamengo, in the neighborhood of Mutua, in Sao Goncalo where he lived. His club document described him as a left-back.

Hailing from a poor Afro-Brazilian family, Vinicius went to live in Abolicao with his uncle, Ulisses, to shorten the distance to Ninho do Urubu (the "Vultures' Nest").

This page also has a version in other languages :  Винисиус Жуниор (russian)

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Vinicius Junior News

9 February 2025
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Man Cityvs.Real Madrid
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has a few disciplinary concerns to worry about ahead of Tuesday's Champions League playoff first leg with Manchester City at the Etihad.
9 February 2025
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Man Cityvs.Real Madrid
Five Real Madrid players are at risk of suspension heading into Tuesday's Champions League clash with Manchester City.
8 February 2025
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Real Madrid
Real Madrid's first offer of a new contract to Vinicius Junior has reportedly been rejected, with the winger linked to the Saudi Pro League.
7 February 2025
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Matheus Nunes: Why Man City cannot win Champions League with makeshift right-back who has "no defensive instincts at all"
Manchester City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany does not believe that the Citizens can win the Champion League this season with Matheus Nunes operating as a makeshift right-back. Nunes has featured regularly in an unfamiliar defensive role ever since Pep Guardiola revealed that experienced right-back Kyle Walker had asked to leave the club.
6 February 2025
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Real Madridvs.Atletico
Real Madrid are expecting to have Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Lucas Vazquez and Eduardo Camavinga available for Saturday's Madrid derby with Atletico Madrid at Bernabeu.
5 February 2025
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Leganes2 - 3Real Madrid
Gonzalo Garcia's first Real Madrid goal sent Carlo Ancelotti's side into the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey on Wednesday evening, with Los Blancos recording a last-gasp 3-2 victory over fellow La Liga outfit Leganes.
4 February 2025
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Leganesvs.Real Madrid
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe will not be available for Thursday's Copa del Rey quarter-final against Leganes.
3 February 2025
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Leganesvs.Real Madrid
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti will have to name a replacement for the injured Antonio Rudiger for Wednesday's Copa del Rey quarter-final against Leganes at Butarque.
1 February 2025
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Espanyol1 - 0Real Madrid
Carlos Romero scored the only goal of the match as Espanyol recorded a shock 1-0 victory over Real Madrid in Saturday night's La Liga contest in Catalonia.
30 January 2025
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Espanyolvs.Real Madrid
Vinicius Junior will be back in the Real Madrid side for Saturday's La Liga clash with Espanyol.
30 January 2025
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Espanyolvs.Real Madrid
Seeking a 16th La Liga victory of the 2024-25 campaign, reigning champions Real Madrid will head to struggling Espanyol on Saturday night, with both teams in need of the points for very different reasons.
29 January 2025
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Brest0 - 3Real Madrid
Real Madrid rounded off their Champions League league-phase campaign with a 3-0 success over Brest on Wednesday night, but Carlo Ancelotti's side have been made to settle for a spot in the playoffs.
29 January 2025
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Brestvs.Real Madrid
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has said that he would understand if Vinicius Junior decided to make the move to Saudi Arabia, but he is expecting the Brazilian to remain at Bernabeu.
28 January 2025
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Brestvs.Real Madrid
Two sides still harbouring faint hopes of a top-eight Champions League finish meet at the Stade Francis Le-Ble on Wednesday, as Brest host 15-time winners Real Madrid.
27 January 2025
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Brestvs.Real Madrid
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti will once again have to cope without Vinicius Junior for Wednesday's Champions League league phase finale away to Brest.
27 January 2025
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Brestvs.Real Madrid
Separated by just one point and three places in the Champions League league phase table, Brest and Real Madrid square up to one another on the final matchday at the Stade Francis Le-Ble.
27 January 2025
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Real Madrid transfer news: Los Blancos to take 'concrete action' for £84.2m striker?
Real Madrid are reportedly the latest team to show an interest in signing Aston Villa attacker Jhon Duran.
26 January 2025
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Brestvs.Real Madrid
Real Madrid will round off their Champions League league-phase campaign with a clash against Brest on Wednesday night.
25 January 2025
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Valladolid0 - 3Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe scored a hat trick as Real Madrid recorded a 3-0 victory over Real Valladolid in Saturday night's La Liga contest at Estadio Jose Zorrilla.
24 January 2025
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Valladolidvs.Real Madrid
Real Madrid will be looking to avoid a huge upset in La Liga when they head to Real Valladolid on Saturday night.
24 January 2025
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Real Madrid transfer news: Los Blancos 'in contact' with 29-year-old Bundesliga star
Real Madrid have reportedly entered talks with Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich over a potential transfer.
23 January 2025
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Valladolidvs.Real Madrid
Real Madrid will be without the services of Vinicius Junior for Saturday's La Liga clash with Real Valladolid.
23 January 2025
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Valladolidvs.Real Madrid
Real Madrid will be aiming to make it four straight wins in all competitions when they continue their La Liga campaign away to basement side Real Valladolid on Saturday night.
23 January 2025
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Valladolidvs.Real Madrid
Real Madrid will aim to record their 15th La Liga victory of the campaign when they head to basement side Real Valladolid on Saturday night.
23 January 2025
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Sports Mole's Champions League Team of the Week: Vinicius Junior, Raphinha, Joao Neves
Liverpool and Barcelona have both secured their spot in the knockout round of the Champions League, while nine teams have been eliminated following the penultimate round of matches in this season's league phase.
23 January 2025
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Jude Bellingham matches Lionel Messi's Champions League record but loses out to Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland
Jude Bellingham matched Lionel Messi's Champions League goal contributions tally for players aged 21 and under, but is still short of Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland.
22 January 2025
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Real Madrid5 - 1Salzburg
Real Madrid guaranteed themselves at least a playoff spot in the Champions League courtesy of their 5-1 success over Red Bull Salzburg in Wednesday's league-phase contest at Bernabeu.
20 January 2025
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Real Madridvs.Salzburg
Real Madrid are set to be short in numbers at full-back and in midfield ahead of the visit of Red Bull Salzburg to the Bernabeu in the Champions League on Wednesday.
20 January 2025
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Real Madridvs.Salzburg
Real Madrid will look to ease the pressure on themselves in the Champions League when they host Red Bull Salzburg on Wednesday night.
20 January 2025
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Real Madrid transfer news: Los Blancos star continuing to attract interest from Saudi Pro League?
Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior has reportedly remained in contact with representatives of the Saudi Pro League.
19 January 2025
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Real Madrid 'considering move' for La Liga midfielder amid Aurelien Tchouameni transfer speculation
Real Madrid are reportedly huge admirers of Athletic Bilbao's Mikel Jauregizar, with Los Blancos giving serious consideration to making a move for the midfielder during this summer's transfer window.
18 January 2025
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Real Madridvs.Las Palmas
Real Madrid will resume their La Liga campaign with a clash against Las Palmas at Bernabeu on Sunday afternoon.
18 January 2025
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Real Madridvs.Las Palmas
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that David Alaba will be back in the squad for Sunday's La Liga clash with Las Palmas.
17 January 2025
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Real Madridvs.Las Palmas
Real Madrid will be missing a number of important players for Sunday's La Liga contest with Las Palmas.
17 January 2025
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Real Madridvs.Las Palmas
The reigning Spanish champions Real Madrid will be looking to record their 14th La Liga victory of the season when they welcome Las Palmas to Bernabeu on Sunday afternoon.
17 January 2025
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Real Madridvs.Las Palmas
Real Madrid will be bidding to make it three wins in a row in Spain's top flight when they continue their 2024-25 campaign with a home fixture against Las Palmas on Sunday afternoon.
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