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Vinicius Junior
Born: July 12, 2000
Height: 5' 9.5" (177cm)
Weight: 9st 11lb (62kg)
Hometown: Brazil
Nationality: 
Brazilian
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BrazilianPosition: Winger
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| Career History | ||
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| Senior | 2018- | Real Madrid |
Sports Mole has 2,200 articles about Vinicius Junior. Articles 1 to 40:
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Brazil lineup vs. Morocco: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 Group C clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brazil could line up for Saturday’s 2026 World Cup clash against Morocco.Jun 11, 18:05
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Preview:Brazil vs Morocco - prediction, team news, lineups | World Cup 2026
Sports Mole previews Saturday's 2026 World Cup Group C clash between Brazil and Morocco, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 11, 18:00
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What are the changes to the refereeing rules for the World Cup?
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Sports Mole takes a look at all the new rules set to come into play at the tournament.Jun 11, 16:19
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Brazil 2026 World Cup preview: Squad, fixtures and prediction as Carlo Ancelotti looks to add a sixth crown
Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad, Group C fixtures vs Morocco, Haiti and Scotland; Carlo Ancelotti's predicted XI, Neymar injury latest and our semi-final prediction.Jun 9, 10:57
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Who will win the World Cup 2026 Golden Boot? Mbappe, Kane, Haaland among the contenders
Kylian Mbappe? Harry Kane? Erling Haaland? Or someone else? Sports Mole takes a closer look at who the main contenders could be to win the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot.Jun 8, 16:30
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Real Madrid transfer news: Florentino Perez's mystery £129.3m target revealed as 'groundwork' begins
The 'mystery' player at the heart of Florentino Perez's £129.3m Real Madrid transfer claim has reportedly been revealed.Jun 7, 18:23
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Brazil lineup vs. Egypt: Predicted XI for World Cup warm-up fixture
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brazil could line up for Saturday’s friendly fixture against Egypt ahead of the 2026 World Cup.Jun 4, 16:05
Preview:Brazil vs Egypt - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's international friendly between Brazil and Egypt, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 4, 16:00
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Vinicius Junior latest: Real Madrid president Florentino Perez offers honest assessment of Brazilian's contract situation
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez offers an honest admission over Vinicius Junior's uncertain contract situation.May 30, 13:47
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Lamine Yamal, Cole Palmer join forces to battle Vinicius Junior in The Cage matchday three
On Day 3 of The Cage, Lamine Yamal and Cole Palmer's Generation ¡Ole! collide with a Favela Royale team headlined by Kevin De Bruyne and Vinicius Junior.May 29, 09:00
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Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior breaks silence over Bernabeu future amid contract uncertainty
Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior issues an update on his future, with his current contract set to expire at the end of the 2026-27 season.May 27, 17:15
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Real Madrid 2025-26 summary: Top scorer, best moment, new signings and full verdict on Alvaro Arbeloa's campaign
Sports Mole provides a full 2025-26 season summary for Real Madrid, including top scorer, best moment and a full verdict on Alvaro Arbeloa's campaign.May 25, 17:00
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Real Madrid transfer news: Jose Mourinho attends Bayern Munich's DFB-Pokal final to watch "dream" target to fix attack
Jose Mourinho is watching Bayern Munich's DFB-Pokal final against Stuttgart, and he is reportedly there to watch Real Madrid's dream summer target.May 23, 20:18
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Team News: Real Madrid vs. Athletic Bilbao injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao.May 22, 20:00
Real Madrid prepare to say goodbye to a club legend on Saturday, but Vinicius Junior may not be there to see it
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa 'does not know' whether Vinicius Junior will feature in Saturday's La Liga clash with Athletic Bilbao.May 22, 14:20
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Athletic Bilbao vs. Real Madrid: Predicted Los Blancos XI for La Liga contest at San Mames
Sports Mole looks at how Real Madrid could line up in Saturday's La Liga clash with Athletic Bilbao.May 21, 19:49
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Preview:Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 21, 19:35
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Brazil handed Vinicius Junior injury update after Real Madrid superstar is forced off against Sevilla
Vinicius Junior plays down suggestions that he suffered a potentially-serious injury during Real Madrid's La Liga clash with Sevilla.May 18, 09:49
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World Cup 2026 : Favourites and dark horses as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lamine Yamal battle for glory
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Sports Mole takes a closer look at the main contenders for glory in North America, as well as a couple of dark horses.May 11, 08:00
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Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: Top 10 El Clasico scorers of all time including Messi, Ronaldo, Benzema
Sports Mole counts down the top 10 scorers in the famed El Clasico derby between Barcelona and Real Madrid.May 8, 20:48
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Vinicius Junior record vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole takes a close look at Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior's record against Barcelona.May 8, 20:32
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Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Real Madrid and Barcelona.May 8, 19:40
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The most dramatic injury-time winners in football history on anniversary of Lucas Moura goal
Sports Mole ranks the 20 most dramatic injury-time winners in football history.May 8, 08:13
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Premier League club are 'serious contenders' to sign Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior
Manchester City are reportedly serious contenders for the signature of Real Madrid and Brazil superstar Vinicius Junior.May 7, 16:12
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Gianluca Prestianni: Benfica, Argentina winger to miss World Cup games as FIFA impose worldwide ban after Vinicius Junior abuse
Gianluca Prestianni's six-game ban for discriminatory conduct towards Vinicius Junior has been extended worldwide by FIFA.May 7, 08:35
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Trouble at Real Madrid: Alvaro Carreras releases statement addressing Los Blancos struggles, Antonio Rudiger 'slap'
Real Madrid defender Alvaro Carreras releases a statement in relation to his recent struggles at Bernabeu and an alleged 'slap' from teammate Antonio Rudiger.May 6, 09:33
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Worrying Kylian Mbappe rumours 'emerge' before El Clasico as Real Madrid 'tensions' come under the spotlight
Tensions reportedly rise behind the scenes at Real Madrid as Kylian Mbappe is rumoured to be increasingly distanced from the rest of the squad.May 5, 20:46
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Espanyol vs. Real Madrid: Predicted XI for Los Blancos as Alvaro Arbeloa faces attacking dilemma
Sports Mole looks at how Real Madrid could line up in Sunday's La Liga clash with Espanyol.May 1, 07:30
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Espanyol vs. Real Madrid: Head-to-head record and past meetings ahead of La Liga clash
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Real Madrid and Espanyol.Apr 30, 22:05
Preview:Real Betis vs Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's La Liga clash between Real Betis and Real Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 22, 13:29
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Three players Man United could sign from Real Madrid this summer including attacking superstar
Sports Mole looks at three Real Madrid players who could be targeted by Manchester United during this summer's transfer window.Apr 22, 11:56
Real Madrid 2-1 Alaves: Vinicius Junior the subject of boos from Bernabeu crowd amid Los Blancos difficulties
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa addresses the boos that were directed towards Vinicius Junior both before and during Tuesday night's La Liga clash with Alaves.Apr 22, 09:04
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Chelsea transfer news: Vinicius Junior stance 'revealed' amid Real Madrid exit speculation
Chelsea reportedly establish their stance over a potential approach for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior ahead of the summer transfer window.Apr 19, 12:00
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Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid: Kylian Mbappe creates Champions League history with strike at Allianz Arena
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe becomes the first player to score 10 away goals in a single European Cup/Champions League campaign courtesy of his effort against Bayern Munich.Apr 15, 21:24
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Real Madrid lineup vs. Bayern Munich: Predicted XI for Champions League quarter-final second leg
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Real Madrid could line up for Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.Apr 13, 18:05
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Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid : Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.Apr 13, 08:00
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Real Madrid vs. Girona: Predicted XI for Alvaro Arbeloa's side in key La Liga showdown
Sports Mole looks at how Real Madrid could line up in Friday's La Liga clash with Girona.Apr 8, 17:27
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Preview:Real Madrid vs Girona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Girona, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Apr 8, 17:16
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Vinicius Junior opens up on Real Madrid struggles under Xabi Alonso, admitting that the pair 'did not connect'
Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior admits that playing under Xabi Alonso earlier this season was "a difficult moment" in his career.Apr 6, 17:49
Vinicius Junior issues major update on Real Madrid future amid ongoing speculation surrounding Brazilian superstar
Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior says that he wants to stay at Bernabeu "for a long time" amid the ongoing speculation surrounding his future.Apr 6, 16:46
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