Player Profile - Vinicius Junior

Vinicius Junior against Barcelona in 2019

Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior was born on 12 July 2000 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 
He spent his youth career at Flamengo where he was promoted to their senior side in 2017. 

He made his debute for Flamengo on 13 May 2017 as an 82nd-minute substitute in a 1–1 draw against Atlético Mineiro.

He extended his contract with the club from 2019 until 2022, with a significant salary increase and a buyout clause increase from €30 million to €45 million

His first professional goal was against Palestino in a Copa Sudamericana. 
He made 37 appearances and scored 7 times for the Brazilian club. 
He signed for Real Madrid in a national record for an U-18 player, €45 million deal, which was made effective after his 18th birthday. 

The Vinicius deal to Real Madrid is the second most expensive sale of a player in the history of Brazilian football behind only Neymar.


After Madrid officially presenting Vinícius as a Real Madrid player on 20th July 2018, he made his debut on 29 September 2018, coming in as an 87th minute substitute in a goalless draw against Atlético Madrid.

Vinícius made his first start on 31 October in a 4–0 Copa del Rey away victory against Melilla

Vinicius playing for Brazil 

Vinicius Junior training at Real Madrid