Vinicius Jr
Career Stats
International Caps
35
International Goals
6
Goals per Cap
0.17
World Cup History
2022 quarter-final exit. Now Brazil's main attacking threat.
Strengths
- ✓Dribbling at explosive speed
- ✓1v1 ability on the wing
- ✓Improving end product
- ✓Big-game performance record
World Cup 2026 Preview
Vinicius Jr enters the 2026 World Cup as Brazil's undisputed star and one of the most exciting players in world football. The Real Madrid forward has blossomed into a complete attacker, combining terrifying pace and dribbling with increasingly clinical finishing. After Brazil's disappointing quarter-final exit in 2022, Vinicius has taken on the mantle as the Seleção's main creative force. At 25, he is at the peak of his powers, coming off Champions League triumphs and Ballon d'Or contention. His ability to beat defenders one-on-one and create something from nothing makes him the most dangerous weapon in Brazil's arsenal. The five-time champions are desperate to reclaim the trophy they last won in 2002, and Vinicius carries the hopes of a nation on his shoulders as the talisman of a new Brazilian generation.
Key Stat
📊 Champions League final goalscorer — thrives on the biggest occasions in football.
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