Vinicius Junior
Profession: Footballer
Born: July 12, 2000
Age: 25 years old
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: São Gonçalo, Brazil
Known for: Left-winger for the Brazil national team
Biography
Vinícius Júnior is a Brazilian professional footballer known for being a left winger with exceptional pace, and dribbling skills. He is a type of forward with close control on speed and trickery on the ball. He is a dynamic player who can beat defenders in one one situations.
He was born on July 12, 2000, in São Gonçalo, Brazil to parents, Vinícius Paixão de Oliveira, Fernanda Júnior.
Vinícius started his professional career at Flamengo, where he made his senior debut in 2017 at just 16 years old. This impressive feat was followed by a transfer to La Liga club Real Madrid for £46 million, setting a national record for a player under 18. The transfer became effective after Vinícius turned 18, and he made his debut for the club during the 2018-19 season.
He played his first match in a goalless draw against Atlético Madrid, where he came on as a substitute at the 87th minute, on September 29, 2018. He scored his first goal for the club in a 2-0 win against Real Valladolid on November 10, 2018.
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Vinícius’ rapid rise to fame has been marked by consistent performances on the pitch. He quickly established himself as a key player for Real Madrid, earning numerous accolades and breaking records along the way. He won the UEFA Champions League (2021-22, 2023-24), La Liga title (2019-20, 2021-22, 2023-24), UEFA Super Cup (2022, 2024), and FIFA Club World Cup (2018, 2022).
Vini Jr has represented Brazil at the youth stage from under-15 to under-21 levels. His impressive form also earned him a call-up to the Brazil national team on February 28, 2019, ahead of friendly matches with the likes of Panama and Czech Republic. He was later left out of Brazil squad for the 2019 Copa America due to injury.
However, he made his debut for the Brazil national team in a 1-0 win against Peru in September 2019. He scored his first goal for the national team in a 4-0 win against Chile at the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification match on March 24, 2022.
Vinicius Junior is in a relationship with Virginia Fonseca as of 2026. His girlfriend Virginia Fonseca is an Influencer, model and television host. She is a mother three and a prominent figure in the media industry with over 50 million followers on Instagram.
Career Timeline
- 2006-2017 – Flamengo (youth career)
- 2017-2018 – Flamengo- 50 apps, 11 goals
- 2018 – Rea Madrid
Personal Details
- Alternative name: Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Height: 1.76 m
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Vinícius Paixão de Oliveira, Fernanda Júnior
- Partner: Virginia Fonseca
- Official Website: Instagram – @vinijr
Trivia
- He earns a salary of 20.83 million EUR in Real Madrid as of 2025.
- He is a Roman Catholic.
- He finished second in the 2024 Ballon d’Or behind Rodri.
- He was named The Best FIFA Men’s Player for 2024.
- He is an owner of F.C Alverca, who play in Primeira Liga in Portugal.
- Vinicius already has up to 26 incidents of racist abuse reported by La Liga since October 2021.
- He has a net worth of over $50 million.
- He has a market value of €150 million according to Transfermarkt.
