Since his arrival at Real Madrid in 2018, the young Brazilian Vinicius Jr has been unanimously appreciated by the club and its supporters. At just 23 years old, the striker has already established himself as one of the team’s most talented players.
During a recent press conference, his teammate Dani Carvajal was full of praise for the Madrid number 7. “Vinicius has improved in all areas, which makes him one of the best players in the world,” he said. Words which testify to the esteem and recognition that the Spanish defender has towards his young teammate.
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💬 Carvajal à propos de Vinicius :
"Il s'est amélioré sur tous les plans. Dans la finition, dans sa maturité de jeu même physiquement (…) Vinicius travaille beaucoup en dehors de Valdebebas. Tout cela fait de lui l'un des meilleurs au monde. J'espère qu'il nous aidera demain." pic.twitter.com/Dc82ncizqS
— 𝗚𝗜𝗢 𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗨𝗦 🇧🇷 (@gio_vinicius) May 7, 2024
Indeed, since the start of the season, Vinicius Jr has posted impressive statistics. With 24 goals and 18 assists in all competitions, the Brazilian is one of the most decisive players in La Liga. His running speed, ball technique and sense of goal make him a real threat to opposing defenses.
Trained at Flamengo, the native of São Gonçalo was able to quickly adapt to the very high level of the Spanish championship. Thanks to his talent and hard work, Vinicius has become a fixture in Carlo Ancelotti’s starting XI.
His performances were also rewarded by a first selection for the Brazilian national team in 2019. Since then, the young player has established himself as one of the executives of the Seleção, participating in particular in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Beyond his technical qualities, Vinicius Jr also stands out for his exemplary state of mind. Always attentive, the Brazilian does not hesitate to work harder to continue to progress. This impeccable mentality makes him a model for young players who dream of setting foot on the pitch at the Santiago Bernabéu.
🌟 Simplemente @vinijr.#ELCLÁSICO | #LALIGAEASPORTS pic.twitter.com/RnTSUPc1qT
— LALIGA (@LaLiga) April 19, 2024
Despite his young age, Vinicius Jr has already made his mark on the history of Real Madrid. His XXL performances notably allowed the Merengue club to win La Liga and the Champions League last season. Trophies which testify to the importance of the Brazilian in the team’s play.
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