Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior, commonly known as Vinícius Jr., is a Brazilian professional footballer born on July 12, 2000, in São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro. He plays as a winger for both Real Madrid and the Brazilian national team. Vinícius Jr. began his youth career at Flamengo before making his professional debut for the Brazilian club in 2017, at the age of 16. His impressive performances earned him a lucrative transfer to Real Madrid in 2018, making him one of the most expensive teenagers in football history. Known for his electric pace, dribbling skills, and ability to score crucial goals, Vinícius Jr. is considered one of the rising stars in world football.
