Brazilian and Real Madrid youngster Vinicius Junior has had an outstanding performance in the 2021/2022 season, earning him recognition as a potential successor to Neymar Junior in the Brazil national team.
At the age of 21, Neymar Junior made his move to Barcelona in the 2013/2014 season. In his debut season with the club, he played 41 games across various competitions, scoring 15 goals and providing 15 assists.
Similarly, Vinicius Junior, also 21 years old, had an impressive season in 2021/2022. The Brazilian winger appeared in 52 games, scoring 22 goals and contributing 20 assists for Barcelona. In La Liga alone, he netted 17 goals and provided ten assists. His remarkable performances in the UEFA Champions League have elevated him to the position of the second-best Brazilian player after Neymar Junior. Notably, he scored the decisive goal for Real Madrid in their 1-0 victory over Liverpool in the UCL final.
