Age |
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24 years |
Birth date |
July 12, 2000 |
Zodiac sign |
Cancer |
Place of Birth |
Brazil |
Occupation |
Soccer player |
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Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior (born 12 July 2000), commonly known as Vinícius Júnior or Vinícius Jr (Brazilian Portuguese: ), is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Spanish club Real Madrid.
Born in the São Gonçalo, a city in the metropolitan area of Rio de Janeiro, Vinícius began his professional career at Flamengo, where he made his senior debut in May 2017, at age 16. A few weeks later, Vinícius was the subject of a transfer to La Liga club Real Madrid, for whom he signed for in a national record for an U-18 player, R$191 million (€45 million) deal, which was made effective after his 18th birthday.
Vinicius Junior's football career began in the year 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.
Hailing from a poor family, Vinicius went to Abolição with his uncle, Ulisses, to shorten the distance to Ninho do Urubu (the "Vultures' Nest"). He started to receive financial aid from Flamengo as well as aid from entrepreneurs..
Height | 5 ft 9 in / 176 cm |
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Weight | 161 lb / 73 kg |
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Hair Color | Black |
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Eye Color | Dark brown |
Nationality | Brazilian |
Race / ethnicity | Multiracial |