He is 21 years old, was born in Rio de Janeiro and is nicknamed “the next Neymar”!

It’s hard to believe that, at such a young age, a footballer already has an estimated market value of 166.4 million euros. However, according to a study carried out by the Observatory for Football (CIES), the Brazilian Vinicius Junior , from Real Madrid, is the most expensive player in the world, having the highest transfer values.

He confirms today what, 5 years ago, seemed only an honorable and encouraging title, namely the 39th place in the list of the best players in the world, made in June 2017.

Full name Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior , he has dazzled the football world with his style of play ever since his debut in the Under-17 Championship for Brazil in March 2017, when he secured Brazil’s place at the FIFA U17 World Cup from India. And in May he was already “reserved” by the Spanish football club Real Madrid, which signed a contract to purchase Vinícius for approximately 46 million euros. His official presentation was made, however, a year later, after turning 18 (the minimum age for international transfer).

Now, Vinicius Junior develops as a striker and is the second top scorer of the Spanish championship , after Karim Benzema. The “Galacticos” coach himself, Carlo Ancelotti, declared himself impressed by the evolution of Vinicius Jr (21 years old) and believes that he will become one of the best players in the world.

At the age of 21, Vinicius Junior has a fortune of 36.4 million euros and an annual salary of 5.2 million euros. A good match for any girl with big aspirations, except that Vini, as those close to him say, is now a little busy with the influencer Maria Júlia Mazali , about whom he refuses to give too many details.

As for his hobbies, the young footballer loves Audi cars – of which he will receive one for each year of his contract with Real Madrid – branded clothes (Balenciaga, Dolce&Gabbana) and sports shoes – of which he has an impressive collection.