Vinicius Junior
26-Year-Old
Real Madrid
La Liga
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Vinicius was again one of the most dangerous attackers in La Liga in 2025/26, scoring 16 goals with five assists across 36 appearances and adding five more goals in the Champions League. His blend of pace, dribbling and end product makes him a premium fantasy pick, and the volume of over 100 league shots underlines how central he is to the attack. Brazil's World Cup ended early after he scored four times, so he returns sharp. The storyline to watch is Jose Mourinho taking over as manager and how his more pragmatic approach affects a player who thrives with attacking freedom. Even so, Vinicius will be the focal point of the Real Madrid attack. He is a top-tier pick with 20-goal upside and a high floor, and any tactical tweak is unlikely to dim a player of his quality for long.
Takes two shots in Inter game
Vinicius Junior generated two shots (zero on goal), one interception and two crosses (zero accurate) and won two of two tackles in Tuesday's 2-1 win against Inter Milan.
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Vinicius Junior wasn't particularly effective and squandered a pair of good opportunities in this one. He has tallied two or more shots in four consecutive contests, totaling 12 (two on target), scoring once and assisting twice over that span. Additionally, this marked his fifth straight appearance with at least two crosses, for a total of 16 (one accurate). Instead, he snapped a three-game streak with at least two key passes.
Vinicius Junior wasn't particularly effective and squandered a pair of good opportunities in this one. He has tallied two or more shots in four consecutive contests, totaling 12 (two on target), scoring once and assisting twice over that span. Additionally, this marked his fifth straight appearance with at least two crosses, for a total of 16 (one accurate). Instead, he snapped a three-game streak with at least two key passes.
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Produces shot on target
Vinicius Junior recorded four shots (one on goal), seven crosses (zero accurate) and four chances created in Friday's 1-0 loss versus Betis. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 99th minute.
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Records assist
Vinicius Junior assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 4-0 win versus Málaga.
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Nets goal, assists in win
Vinicius Junior scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and two chances created in Wednesday's 4-1 victory against Real Sociedad.
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Signs extension
Vinicius has signed an extension with Real Madrid until 2032, according to his club.
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Ready for preseason
Vinicius has resumed preseason work with Real Madrid Monday, having returned to the club's facilities in the days following the post World Cup rest period, according to Madrid Xtra.
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Arsenal exploring move
Arsenal could explore a move to sign Vinicius Junior, according to The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
The Gunners are open to exploring a move for the Brazilian in case he doesn't sign a new contract with Los Blancos. However, manager Jose Mourinho would oppose any Arsenal approach for Vinicius this summer, as the Portuguese boss has told the club he wants all his big names to stay. Any move for Vinicius could come in the summer of 2027 ahead of the 2027/28 campaign.
The Gunners are open to exploring a move for the Brazilian in case he doesn't sign a new contract with Los Blancos. However, manager Jose Mourinho would oppose any Arsenal approach for Vinicius this summer, as the Portuguese boss has told the club he wants all his big names to stay. Any move for Vinicius could come in the summer of 2027 ahead of the 2027/28 campaign.