Vinicius Junior
Vini Jr. is a Brazilian forward for Real Madrid and Brazil who shares his football journey and supports public education through Instituto Vini Jr.
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Known for
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- Also known as
- Vini Jr.
- Born
- 12 July 2000, São Gonçalo, Brazil
- Work
- Footballer; founder of Instituto Vini Jr.
- Club journey
- Flamengo academy, Flamengo first team, then Real Madrid from 2018
- Breakout moment
- Scored the winner in the 2022 Champions League final
- Beyond football
- UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Education for All since 2024
Mini bio
How it started.
Vini was born in São Gonçalo, in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro region. He came through Flamengo’s academy, where Real Madrid’s official profile lists him from 2010 to 2017, before playing for Flamengo’s first team in 2017 and 2018. He joined Real Madrid in 2018.
The nights fans remember.
In the 2022 Champions League final in Paris, his goal gave Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Liverpool. Two years later, he scored again in the final as Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at Wembley. UEFA named him its 2023/24 Champions League Player of the Season, and he received The Best FIFA Men’s Player award for 2024.
A purpose beyond the pitch.
He founded Instituto Vini Jr. in 2021 to support education for children and teenagers in Brazil. Its work brings football and technology into public school learning and helps teachers develop their practice. UNESCO appointed him Goodwill Ambassador for Education for All in February 2024, recognising his commitment to opportunity and inclusion.
Letting fans closer.
The 2025 Netflix documentary Vini Jr. follows his career from Flamengo to Real Madrid and Brazil, alongside the routines and challenges behind his performances. It also addresses his experiences of racism and his response to it.
Creditschronological, newest first
Film
- 2025Vini Jr.Documentary subject
Education and advocacy
- 2026Escritório AntirracistaAnnounced the institute’s initiative supporting victims of racism
- 2024UNESCO Education for AllGoodwill Ambassador
- 2021Instituto Vini Jr.Founder
Awards
Quotes
Of course, I want to be recognized as a great player, but also as a citizen who tried to make a difference.Vinicius Junior, UNESCO
He said this when UNESCO appointed him Goodwill Ambassador for Education for All on 2 February 2024.
Trivia
- He became only the second Brazilian footballer appointed a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, following Pelé.
- His institute’s educational app is called Base and uses football to help engage pupils in learning.
- His first Real Madrid victory came against Melilla in the Copa del Rey on 31 October 2018.
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