Age, Biography and Wiki
Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior, popularly known as Vinícius Júnior or Vini Jr., was born on July 12, 2000, in São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. As of May 2025, he is 24 years old. He began playing football as a child in the favelas of São Gonçalo and joined the Flamengo youth academy at the age of six. His family made the difficult decision for him to live with his uncle near Flamengo's stadium to nurture his talent. Vinícius made his senior debut with Flamengo in 2017 before transferring to Real Madrid in 2018. He currently plays as a winger for Real Madrid and the Brazil national team. Vinícius is regarded as one of the world’s best young wingers, known for his speed, skill, and strength. He has won major honors including the UEFA Champions League and has been a vital player for both club and country.
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| Date of Birth | 12 July 2000 |
| Age | 25 Years |
| Birth Place | São Gonçalo, Brazil |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
| Country | Brazil |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Vinícius Júnior is 1.76 meters (about 5 feet 9¼ inches) tall and weighs approximately 73 kilograms (161 pounds).
On 22 October 2024, Vinícius scored his first continental hat-trick in a 5–2 comeback win against Borussia Dortmund. He finished second in the 2024 Ballon d'Or behind Rodri. On 17 December, Vinícius was named The Best FIFA Men's Player for 2024. The following day, he assisted Kylian Mbappé's opener and converted a penalty in a 3–0 final win over Pachuca, as Madrid were crowned the inaugural FIFA Intercontinental Cup champions. With this performance, Vinícius received the Player of the Tournament and Golden Ball awards. On 22 January 2025, Vinícius scored his 100th and 101st goals for Real Madrid in a 5–1 Champions League win over Red Bull Salzburg, becoming the 23rd player to achieve this feat for the club. On 26 February, he took to the pitch at the Reale Arena wearing the Real Madrid captain's arm-band for the first time in his career, as the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-finals against Real Sociedad ended 1–0 in the favor of Los Blancos.
During his spell at Real Madrid, Vinícius has been criticized for his perceived lack of discipline and sportsmanship on the field. His behavior has resulted in him often receiving bookings for verbal dissent to referees and physical confrontations with opposing players. Following an incident in March 2024 in which he pushed RB Leipzig player Willi Orbán in the neck, Vinícius was criticized by former Real Madrid player Predrag Mijatović, who said that if Vinícius does not "calm down", he "will never become a legendary player, regardless of the good he does in terms of football." Vinícius has also been criticized for his provocative behavior and celebrations, with former Brazil coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo claiming that Vinícius provokes a lot of the treatment he receives on the field. Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted in March 2024 that Vinícius should "control himself a little better", with reports from SPORT claiming that Real Madrid believed Vinícius to be hurting the club's image.
| Height | 1.76 m |
| Weight | 161 pounds |
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Dating & Relationship Status
There is no detailed public information provided in the search results about Vinícius Júnior's current dating or relationship status.
His footballing career began in 2006, when his father took him to the branch offices of Flamengo, in the neighborhood of Mutuá, in São Gonçalo where he lived. His club document described him as a left-back.
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Net Worth
While the search results mention that Vinícius Júnior has social media accounts, specific handles or follower counts are not detailed. Generally, professional footballers like him maintain active profiles on platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to engage with fans.
Vinícius debuted for Flamengo on 13 May 2017 as an 82nd-minute substitute in a Brazilian Série A 1–1 draw against Atlético Mineiro. Two days later he extended his contract with the club from 2019 until 2022, with a significant salary increase and a buyout clause increase from €30 million to €45 million. This contract renewal was reported as being part of the transfer process of Vinícius to Real Madrid, an agreement reached between the two clubs in Gávea that week with an obligation to sell the young player in July 2018.
Education
This summary encapsulates Vinícius Júnior’s personal and professional information based on verified sources as of early 2025.
Between 2007 and 2010, Vinícius attended futsal classes at Flamengo's school in São Gonçalo at the Canto do Rio, a famous club located in the centre of Niterói. Flamengo noted his potential and he decided he wanted to play football, not futsal. In August 2010, Vinícius had a trial to play for the Flamengo youth team, and he accepted an invitation to play for their football team. Before, in 2009, when Vinícius was nine, he took a futsal trial for Flamengo, he was asked to come back the following year.
In 2021, he founded the Instituto Vini Jr., an organisation to facilitate access to school for Brazilian children and teenagers from disadvantaged neighborhoods. In 2023, he was awarded the Sócrates Award. In 2024, UNESCO appointed Vinícius Goodwill Ambassador for Education for All. He is the second footballer after Pelé to become a UNESCO ambassador.
Vinícius is a Roman Catholic. He runs a charitable institute in Rio – Instituto Vini Jr – which aims to use technology and sport to educate young Brazilians and, ultimately, alleviate some of the education related inequality in the country. In November 2024, he received his genetic results from African Ancestry, Inc. and learned that his maternal lineage was traced to Tikar people of Cameroon. The Confederation of Brazil Football CBF presented him with the certificate in front of a stadium full of supporters.
