Vinicius Junior
BRA
Real MadridLW (CF)
One-v-One Creator
Jul 12, 2000 (25)
Right
5'9"
161 lb
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Set for prominent role
Vinicius is expected to be one of the key players for Brazil in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Analysis: Regardless of which position he'll play, the Real Madrid star will have a prominent role for La Canarinha after a 2025/26 season in which he tallied 21 goals and added 10 assists between LaLiga and the UEFA Champions League. Vinicius is considered one of the odds-on favorites to win the Golden Boot if Brazil makes a deep run in the tournament, but his track record with the national team isn't particularly impressive since he has just eight goals in 47 matches with Brazil. Look for Vinicius to operate mainly on the left side of the Brazilian attack, although he could play as a striker at times depending on the matchup.
Heads to Brazil immediately
Vinicius was absent for the last match of Real Madrid's season with the club's permission as he headed straight for the Brazil camp ahead of the World Cup, according to Alex Kirkland and Gutavo Hofman of ESPN.
Analysis: Vinicius was not an option for his club's season finale after a rough season saw Madrid earn no trophies, with the forward instead traveling to Brazil ahead of their World Cup campaign. That said, he was not injured, as he was instead granted an exit ahead of their final training session of the campaign, wanting to put the season of turmoil behind him. He will now be set to lead the Brazilian squad with Raphinha, two key parts of a successful World Cup for a historic country. He will be one of the favorites to win a Golden Boot if Brazil makes it far in the tournament, recording a solid 21 goals and 10 assists in 50 appearances (45 starts) between UCL and La Liga play.
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