Vinicius Junior (Jr.) Biography, Age, Parents, Wife, FIFA 22, Career, Net Worth & Wiki

Vinicius José Paixão de Oliveira Junior (born 12 July 2000), famously known as Vinicius Junior or Vini Jr. is a Brazilian football winger who is a member of La Liga club Real Madrid and the Brazilian national team. His dribbling skills, pace, and shooting make him one of the best players in the world. His professional career began at Flamengo, where he made his senior debut at the age of 16, where he was born in Sao Goncalo. In a contract worth £38 million, Vinudis signed with La Liga club Real Madrid a few weeks later, setting a national record for an under-18 player. The transfer was made effective after he turned 18, and he made his debut for the club in 2018–2019.

By his fourth season, Vinícius had become an integral part of Real Madrid’s squad, helping Real Madrid win the 2021–22 La Liga title and scoring the winning goal in Real Madrid’s 2021 UEFA Champions League final victory. In 2022/2023, he scored four goals after six match days. So far, he is the fourth-highest scorer in La Liga. He converts 45 percent of his shots into goals. After six match days in the season 2022/2023, Vinicius Junior has one assist. According to these statistics, he ranks 26th in La Liga. Additionally, he has created eight chances. This makes him the fifth-best player in La Liga based on these statistics.

Vinicius Junior (Jr) Bio/Wiki

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Birth Name	Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior
Nickname/ Popular Name/ Shirt Name	• Vinícius Júnior • Vini Jr.
Age	23 (as in 2023) Years
Religion	Christianity
Sun Sign/Zodiac Sign	Cancer
Born Place	São Gonçalo, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date of Birth	12 July 2000
Nationality	• Brazilian • Spanish
Residence	São Gonçalo, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Home Town	São Gonçalo, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Watching Movies, Horse Riding, Swimming
Parents/Family
Mother's Name	Tatiana Vinicius
Father's Name	Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira
Brother(s)	• Netinho Vinicius (younger) • Name Not Available
Sister(s)	Alessandra Oliveira
Girlfriends/Affairs
Affairs/Girlfriends	Maria Júlia Mazalli
Marital Status, Wife and Children
Wife/Spouse	Unmarried
Children	Daughter(s)- None Son(s)- None
Education
School	Flamengo's youth academy
College/University	Not Available
Educational Qualification	Graduated
Profession	Professional Footballer
Brands Endorsed	Nike
Career Manager/ Player Agent	TFM Agency
Football Career
Debut For Current Club Team	• 2018: Real Madrid
Debut For Current Senior International Team	• 2019: Brazilian national football team
Jersey Number (2022-23)	• 20 (Real Madrid) • 20 (Brazilian national football team)
Current Teams	• Real Madrid • Brazilian national football team
Coach/Mentor/Manager	Carlo Ancelotti
Position	Forward (Attack - Left Winger)
Foot	Right
Strengths	• Tackling • Interceptions • Marking • Jumping • Passing • Crossing
Weaknesses	• Strength • Heading • Balance
Achievements	Real Madrid • La Liga: 2019–20, 2021–22 • Supercopa de España: 2019–20, 2021–22 • UEFA Champions League: 2021–22 • UEFA Super Cup: 2022 • FIFA Club World Cup: 2018 Brazil U15 • South American U-15 Championship: 2015 Brazil U17 • South American U-17 Championship: 2017 • BRICS U-17 Football Cup: 2016 Individual • Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior Best Left-Winger: 2017 • South American U-17 Championship Best Player: 2017 • La Liga Player of the Month: November 2021 • UEFA Champions League Team of the Season: 2021–22 • UEFA Champions League Young Player of the Season: 2021–22 • La Liga Team of the Season: 2021–22
Height, Weight, and Figure Measurements
Height (Approx.)	in centimeters- 176 cm in meters- 1.76 m in feet inches- 5'9"
Weight (Approx.)	in kilograms- 73 kg in pounds- 161 lbs
Figure Measurements
Chest Size	42 inches
Biceps Size	12 inches
Waist Size	32 inches
Extra Ordinary Features
Race / Ethnicity	Brazilian Portuguese
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Black
S*xual Orientation	Straight
Distinctive Features	Not Available
Dress Size	6 U.S.
Shoe Size	8 U.S.
Favourite Things
Favorite Playing Position	Forward
Favorite Car	Not Available
Favorite Food	Fruits and Veg
Favorite Player	Neymar
Favorite Pet Animal	Dog
Favorite Cell Phone/Brand	Iphone

Life Journey

Known as Vini Jr, Woodgram tells the full story of a football genius.

A complete account of significant events from Vinicius Junior’s childhood to the present is included in our Vinicius Junior Childhood Story and Untold Biography Facts. His family background, life story before fame, rise to fame story, girlfriend, FIFA 22 stats, and personal life are discussed in the article. Furthermore, little is known about his off-pitch life.

There is no doubt that he is the heir to Neymar because of his great dribbles. Only a few people consider Vinicius Junior’s biography, which is quite interesting. Having said that, let’s get started.

Vinicius Junior Childhood Life, Parents And Family Background

To begin with, his full name is Vinicius José Paixao de Oliveira Junior. On the 12th of July 2000, Vinicius Junior was born to a very loving family. It was in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil that Vinicius Junior (Jr.) was born to his father, Vinicius José Paixao de Oliveira, and his mother, Tatiana Vinicius.

Vinicius Junior’s parents came from a humble family with two brothers and a sister Alessandra Oliveira, so they often struggled to put food on the table. Things went well, however, thanks to the support of his hardworking uncle Ulysses.

Vini was known as a calm child who played video games and stayed on his mobile phone all day. During that time, he played with many teams on FIFA, especially FC Barcelona, where Lionel Messi was a favorite.

Vini played football as a child in addition to playing video games. According to Vinicius;

I spent most of my free time playing with my friends on the street and only came home to play FIFA, eat, or sleep.

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How Does Vinicius Junior Enter The World Of Football

Vinicius began playing football in Sao Goncalo, a rundown suburb of Rio de Janeiro. Nearby are the polluted waters of Guanabara Bay and Sao Goncalo, the heart of Brazil’s evangelical revolution. This area would only be inhabited by natives from poor families.

In Sao Goncalo, Vinicius Junior became fascinated by the football skill of “chapeau”, which involves flicking the ball over the head of an opponent to humiliate them. It was at this point that he discovered his idol “Robinho”, the first person he had seen make such a glorious move.

Vini’s love for Futsal football was ignited by the Chapeau move. Vinicius has been mentored by Robinho for all football registrations he has made since then.

Vinicius Junior Football Life With Futsal

Like every other Brazilian kid, Vinicius Junior began his education in 2006 (age 6). Flamengo has 125 schools in Brazil where he studied. Before allowing him to begin his success story, his parents waited until he was 7 years old. It was in that year that Vini signed up for Futsal at Canto do Rio, a renowned club south of Sao Goncalo in Niteroi.

Rio de Janeiro was only a short ferry ride away from Vini’s futsal training ground. His parents were able to afford to transport their son at first. Vinicius Junior’s family’s finances were quickly depleted by their finances. Therefore, it was difficult to transport their son, and options had to be considered.

Vinicius had to stay with his uncle, Ulysses, in Piedade, a municipality near his training grounds. His futsal playing ground became his second home because he felt at home there. Vinicius Junior became the best futsal player in his age group while at his futsal academy.

Apart from dribbling, Vinicius also learned how to take advantage of tight spaces. At a young age, he was able to improve his agility and reflexes, and finally unlock his footballing potential.

Vinicius Junior First Football Trial And Joining Flamengo

He was 9 years old when his parents took him for a trial at the Flamengo academy. Vinicius Junior’s parents were hoping to convert their son from a Futsal player to an academy football player at this time. He was seen as having potential by the club but was told to return after a year. A permanent return to futsal was Vinicius’ attempt to avoid staying idle.

As a result, the prospect of becoming a successful football player would have been ruined. It was thanks to his parents that this move was prevented as he later decided not to return for futsal and decided to wait instead. Vinicius passed the trial test for Flamengo’s youth football team in August 2010.

When Flamingo senior tea played at the prestigious Estádio Luso Brasileiro, his dad gave him a ticket as a reward for passing the trial.

The Struggles

As a young star at Flamengo, Vinicius would only see his life change every day. Flamengo’s training facility is around 70 kilometers from his home, so he joined his teammates there.

During Vinicius Junior’s early days at Flamengo, his family had to make more money to support him, knowing it would be an important time for him. While his father moved to Sao Paulo to seek a better job, his mother relocated to be near her son, who was still living with his uncle. Eventually, his dad found a job, and he started providing financial support.

As Vinicius Junior practiced in the upscale area of Gavea, his mother would take a bus alongside him. In the same park where her son trained with his teammates, Tatiana waited patiently for him to return.

The Vinicius family’s life gradually became easier as time went on. Vinicius was able to drive straight to his academy ground by purchasing a van.

Vinicius Junior Growing Up And Rise To Fame

In his application to Flamengo, Vinicius indicated that he was a left-back. It was a false statement. It soon became apparent that he was an attacker, not a left-back as previously claimed.

As a youth, he single-handedly led his team’s frontline to their first title medal. In the aftermath of the victory medals, everyone in the club became aware of the jewel they had in their possession. In addition to receiving the player of the tournament award, Vinicius also received the golden boot.

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Vinicius Junior Girlfriend Or Wife (to be) And Child

It’s not uncommon for footballers to have gorgeous women as their partners. The Champions League winner, Vinicius Jr., currently dating his girlfriend, Maria Júlia Mazalli.

Maria Júlia Mazalli, a Brazilian social media influencer, is also Brazilian.

Besides promoting a body-positive image, Maria enjoys traveling a lot, both for work and for fun, as it rewinds her daily stress and lets her see a variety of situations.

Besides her two siblings, she has a father to whom she is attached, and they all live in Brazil.

Pictures show that both Brazilians are proud of themselves, despite not being completely open about their relationship.

Personal Life

Vinicius possesses a sentimental and intuitive personality. His family and home are very important to him, and he is very emotional and sensitive.

Because of this, he keeps his personal life and relationships very private. In an interview with a beautiful Spanish journalist, Vinicius once revealed some information about his personal life.

In the interview, Vinicius Junior revealed some interesting facts about himself.

Firstly, he doesn’t own a home, and his parents still collect and manage his finances. Furthermore, even in his home country, Brazil, he was subjected to racism.

Vinicius Junior (Jr) Net Worth

In 2023, what will Vinicius Junior (Jr)’s salary be?              

In Jul 2018 Vinicius Junior (Jr) signed a contract with Real Madrid that ends in Jun 2024 and netting him a whopping salary of £12,353,843 per year. We have crunched the numbers, this means he earns £33,846 per day and £1,410 per hour!

His stock is on the rise thanks to his performances on the pitch. In 2022 Vinicius Junior (Jr) has an estimated net worth of around 32 million euros (28.3 million pounds), and his market value is about $110.00 million.

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‎Vinicius Junior (Jr) FIFA 22 Stats – Potential And Rating

A wide man for Real Madrid in Spain, Vinicius Junior (Jr.) is currently 23 years old. He has an overall rating of 84 in FIFA 22 with a potential rating of 91. A 5-star rating has been given to Vinicius Junior (Jr.).

His right foot is his preferred shooting foot. His work rate is high/medium. Our database estimates Vinicius Junior (Jr.)’s the height at 176 cm and his weight at 73 kg. Vinicius Junior (Jr.) is currently wearing the jersey number 20 for both Real Madrid and the Brazilian national team. 

Club Career

Flamengo

• Vinícius debuted for Flamengo on 13 May 2017 as an 82nd-minute substitute in a 1–1 Brazilian Série A draw against Atlético Mineiro.
• A couple of days after that, he extended his contract with the club until 2022, with a significant salary increase and a higher buyout clause.
• As part of the transfer process from Vinicius to Real Madrid, a contract renewal was reported as part of an agreement reached between the two clubs in Gávea that week with an obligation to sell the player by July 2018.
• In a 5–0 Flamengo win over Palestino in Copa Sudamericana second-round leg 2 on 10 August 2017, Vinicius scored his first professional goal.
• In the 72nd minute, 30 seconds after being substituted, he scored one goal..
• In Flamengo’s 2–0 win over Atlético Goianiense on 19 August, he scored his first Brazilian Série A goal.

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Real Madrid

• On May 23, 2017, Spanish club Real Madrid signed a contract to acquire Vinicius, effective on July 12, 2018 (as the minimum age for international transfers is 18).
• Upon transfer, he was reported to have received €46 million, the second highest sale of a player in Brazilian football history (behind only Neymar).
• For a footballer under the age of 19, this is the highest sum ever received by a Brazilian club for a transfer.
• Originally, he was scheduled to return to Brazil on loan in July 2018.

2018–21: Development And Adaptation To Spain

• He was officially presented as a Real Madrid player on 20 July 2018.
• Squad number 28 was assigned to him. In a goalless draw against Atlético Madrid on 29 September, he made his debut as a substitute.
• On 31 October, he made his first start in a 4–0 Copa del Rey away victory against Melilla. He provided assists to Marco Asensio and Alvaro Odriozola. He was named Man of the Match by Marca.
• After coming on as a substitute in a 2–0 victory against Real Valladolid on 3 November, he scored his first goal.
• During the period from 29 September to 7 February 2019, he scored four goals. His season ended when he tore a ligament against Ajax on 6 March.
• During the 2019–20 season, he scored his first UEFA Champions League goal against Club Brugge on 11 December 2019.
• He scored the first goal in Real’s 2–0 win over Barcelona in El Clásico on 1 March 2020.
• In the 2019–20 La Liga season, he made 29 appearances and scored three goals.
• He scored two goals against Liverpool in the first leg of the 2020–21 UEFA Champions League quarterfinals on 6 April 2021.
• Chelsea, the eventual champions, would defeat Real Madrid in the semi-finals.

2021–22: First-Team Breakthrough, UEFA Champions League Winner

• Vinicius scored Real Madrid’s fourth goal in the 4–1 away win over Alavés on the opening day of the season.
• Coming off the bench, he scored a brace in a 3–3 draw against Levante on 22 August, earning him a first-team spot ahead of Eden Hazard.
• He scored twice as Real Madrid won 2–1 at Elche on 30 October to go top of the La Liga table.
• During the 2020–21 season, he scored six goals in all competitions and eight and nine in the league, surpassing his total of six goals in all competitions in just 14 matches.
• Against Levante, he scored his first hat-trick for Real Madrid on 12 May 2022.
• It was his only goal that clinched Madrid’s record 14th UEFA Champions League title in a 1–0 win over Liverpool on 28 May.
• The 2021–22 season saw Vinicius finish as Real Madrid’s second-best goalscorer with 22 goals across all competitions, just behind his attacking partner Karim Benzema.

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International Career

• In October 2015, Vinicius Junior was called up by coach Guilherme Dalla Déa to represent Brazil at the South American U-15 Championship.
• In addition to being the 2nd top-scorer of the tournament with seven goals, Vinicius led Brazil to the U-15 title.
• At the age of 16, he was named player of the tournament and continued to perform, which led Flamengo to sign him.
• His two goals and two assists helped Chile U-17 win 4–2 in a friendly on 24 June 2016.
• Vinicius scored in Brazil’s 3–0 victory over Peru in the South American U-17 Championship in March 2017.
• As a result of his two goals against Ecuador and Colombia, Brazil secured a position at the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India, where Brazil finished third (without Vinicius Junior).
• Vinicius Jr. scored seven goals while leading Brazil to victory at the South American U-17 Championship.
• On 28 February 2019, he was called up to the Brazilian national team for friendlies against the Czech Republic and Panama.
• In March, David Neres was called up in his place after sustaining an injury while playing for Real Madrid. As of May, he was excluded from Brazil’s 23-man Copa América team.
• He made his senior international debut as a 72nd-minute substitute in Brazil’s 1–0 loss to Peru on 10 September.
• He was named to Tite’s 2021 Copa América squad on 9 June 2021, which would be played on home soil.
• On 10 July, he played as a substitute in the nation’s 1–0 defeat to rival Argentina.
• During a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification match at the Maracana Stadium, he scored his first goal for the national team against Chile, winning 4–0.
• He has now obtained dual nationality as a result of acquiring Spanish citizenship on 2 September 2022.

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Conclusion

After reading his biography, you will agree with me that Vinicius Junior (Jr) worked so hard to achieve success. Even poor kids from the slum can dream big and achieve their dreams thanks to him.

It is important to note that his father and mother were key catalysts in his success story. His career life would not be the same without their contributions. They deserve all the accolades for what they have done.

In addition, his sibling’s and friends’ efforts should not be overlooked. As a result of them, he never experienced loneliness or depression during his childhood. Vinicius Junior (Jr) has grown into a cheerful youth as a result of them.

Here Is An Appreciation Note For Your Consideration

Thank you for reading this engaging article about the life journey of the Brazilian footballer. Hopefully, Vinicius Junior (Jr)’s childhood story has made you believe that patience and persistence can overcome anything.

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