Vinicius Jr

Vinicius Jr, born in São Gonçalo is currently one of the most important players in the world of football. At Tipsgoal, our expert has always followed with great attention what he offers on the field. His shots, goals, assists, or the impact he has in a game are also elements we look for when we do the analysis of the predictions. We will tell you the most important things about the Brazilian since his days at Flamengo until he achieved his first Champions League as one of the key players in Real Madrid, presented in a up-to-date way for everyone who is following him.

Who Is Vinicius Jr?

Vinicius Jr is a Brazilian professional footballer who is a forward for Real Madrid and the national team of Brazil. 

His full name is Vinicius Jos Paixo de Oliveira Jnior but in the football world he is widely known as Vini Jr.

He was born on July 12, 2000, in So Gonalo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. By August 2026, this makes Vinicius Jr age 26.

He is a left winger celebrated for his pace, dribbling prowess, direct running ability, and chance creation capacity. 

Both the Real Madrid official records and the La Liga records note his height as 1.76 metres or 176 cm and his weight as 73 kg, respectively.

Vinicius Jr Age, Height and Personal Information

Vinicius Jr Early Life and Flamengo Career

Before being the El Clasico phenom and star of Real Madrid that we know today, Vinicius Jr was a young Brazilian soccer prospect at Flamengo. 

He entered Flamengo's youth academy in 2010 and worked his way through the system before making his senior debut. 

Real Madrid lists his years at Flamengo as 2017-18, just before he went to Spain in 2018.

Real Madrid acquired him when he was just 18 years old.

It was an enormous move for such young player; imagine being a teenager with the responsibility of playing under a fanbase of millions, only expecting nothing but excellence. 

To say the least, his early days playing for Real Madrid were hardly seamless. He was electric and fast, but he wasn’t the finishing and efficient player we’re accustomed to. 

In reality, that’s the part of his story where things get super interesting.

This didn’t happen overnight; Vini Jr grew.

Vinicius Jr Real Madrid Career

Real Madrid bought Vinicius Jr from Flamengo in July 2018 and the forward has since established himself as an absolutely indispensable member of the team, having made his full debut for the club on September 29, 2018 against atlético Madrid. 

As of July 2026, the website states he has played 375 matches, scoring 128 goals for Los Blancos. 

Vinicius has also lifted 14 major trophies at Real Madrid: 2 Champion League 3 LaLiga 3 FIFA club World Cups 2 UEFA Super Cups 1 Copa del Rey 3 Spanish Super Cups These are very impressive numbers that justify the Real Madrid hierarchy seeing him as one of the most vital players of his generation at the club.

Vinicius Jr Goals

It's one of the numbers that are undeniable when you analyze his career at Real Madrid of 128 goals in 375 games by July 2026.

That means that Vini Jr scores around 0.34 goals per game on average.

However, goals are far from the only way in which Vini Jr has proven himself to be useful.

His dribbling has been crucial for creating space for other players while his pace can easily be used to stretch the defense for the rest of his teammates. 

Real Madrid’s official release talking about the impact on their success specifically mentions him for both goals and assists.

Vinicius Jr 2025/26 Stats

This set of final league season figures has to be of great use for us football fans & bettors.

This is how things at Tipsgoal tend to look once we start looking at analysis based markets. 

So rather than just state Vinicius is a quality player, we see real statistics on appearances, goals scored, assists provided, and shots taken.

Is Vinicius Jr Going to Leave Real Madrid?

Vinicius Jr is to remain with Real Madrid. It was confirmed on August 6, 2026, that Real Madrid and Vinicius Jr extended the contract until June 30, 2032. The new contract brought a close to several months of uncertainty about his immediate future.

If you have recently seen dated news stories pondering whether Vinicius Jr would be heading to Arsenal, ensure that you check the date of the news.

What is confirmed, most recently, is that he is a Real Madrid player through 2032.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is he now in 2026?

Vinicius Jr was born on July 12, 2000, making him 26 years old in August 2026.

How tall is he?

He is 176 cm.

What is his full name?

Vinicius Jos Paixo de Oliveira Júnior.

Where is he from?

Brazil

Where has he played?

He joined Real Madrid in 2018 from Brazilian side Flamengo. In August 2021, he extended his Real Madrid contract until June 2027.

How many goals has he scored for Real Madrid and this year?

In total, 128 goals in 375 appearances (according to Real Madrid on July 2026). However, in the 2025/2026 season alone, Real Madrid's official website shows that Vinicius has scored 22 goals in 53 games played this season (the data is stated as being the 2025/2026 season by Real Madrid).

Has Vinicius Jr signed another contract?

Yes. Real Madrid announced that they signed Vinicius to a new contract. The contract is until June 30, 2032.