Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Footballer |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Date of Birth | 12/07/2000 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | São Gonçalo, Brazil |
Latest News about Vinicius Junior
06/08/2026
Real Madrid announced that Vinícius Júnior extended his contract with the club until June 2032. The deal ended months of transfer speculation and was later confirmed publicly by the player on social media.
24/06/2026
Vinícius Júnior led Brazil to a 3-0 win over Scotland in a World Cup match, helping secure the top spot in Group C. His performance was central to Brazil’s control of the game and its progress toward the knockout stage.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Vini Jr. |
| Also Known As | The Little Bird |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 176 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 73 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Preferred Foot | Right |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Cancer |
|---|---|
| Religion | Catholicism |
| Hobbies | Traveling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
|---|---|
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira |
|---|---|
| Mother | Fernanda Paixão |
Career
| Club | Real Madrid (since 2018) |
|---|---|
| Jersey Number | 7 |
| Position | Forward |
| Mentor | Not Known |
| Records/Achievements |
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| Career Turning Point | Shot to fame when he scored 7 goals in the U-17 South American Championship tournament in 2017. |
Favourites
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/vini11jr/ | |
| TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@vini11jr |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Vinicius moved to Flamengo Academy in 2010 for training. | |
| 2. Claudio Cacapa, from the Brazilian U-15 team, discovered him at 13 years old. | |
| 3. During his time with the Brazil U-15 team, he scored 6 goals in 6 matches. | |
| 4. He received the 'Best Player of the Tournament' award at the U-17 South American Championship. | |
| 5. Vinicius is famous for his 'Chapeus' move. | |
| 6. Real Madrid F.C. bought him for €45 million in 2016. | |
| 7. Manchester United F.C. also showed interest in signing him. | |
| 8. Made senior debut for Flamengo on 13 May 2017 at age 16. | |
| 9. Real Madrid F.C. bought him for £38 million in 2018, a record transfer fee for a player under 18 at the time. | |
| 10. Made 69 appearances for Flamengo, scoring 14 goals before moving to Real Madrid. | |
| 11. His family made sacrifices to support his football dreams, including living with an uncle to shorten the distance to Flamengo's training facilities. | |
| 12. Discovered by Claudio Cacapa from the Brazilian U-15 team at age 13. | |
| 13. Scored 6 goals in 6 matches during his time with the Brazil U-15 team. | |
| 14. Holds dual citizenship of Brazil and Spain since September 2022. |