A biography for Vinicius Juniorhasn’t been written yet.
“They say that happiness bothers people. The happiness of a black Brazilian triumphing in Europe, even more.”
“Brazil always have to be at the top.”
“When we play at home we feel we can do anything.”
“Kylian is a crack as a person and as a player. He's very easy to play with.”
“I'm not a saint, sometimes I talk too much or do dribbles that I shouldn't, but I'm here to improve and set an example for the kids who are watching me.”
“If God wants, Neymar and I will play together at Real Madrid. I would definitely be in favour of him moving to Madrid because it would be my big dream to play in the same side as Neymar. He is my idol in football. If had a chance to play with him, I would feel very happy.”
“Women's football is growing day by day and Marta was one of the pioneers. Marta is for us is what Pele was for everyone in Brazil, like Ayrton Senna, she's from a level where there is one person in every million.”
“Ronaldo has always given me lots of advice on how to improve in front of goal and how to shoot better.”
“The Copa America is always difficult because of the pitches, because of the referees who always go against us and because of the way CONMEBOL treats people.”
“I want to be acknowledged not only as a great player, but also as a citizen who strives to make a difference.”
“I am sure that Spain is not a racist country, but there are many racists and many of them are in the stadiums.”
“It is very important to try to win as many games as possible, especially if you want to win competitions as important as the UEFA Super Cup.”
“I'm a role model for many kids who think everything is impossible, and that they can't get this far.”
“I started playing when I was four. I always played on the streets and I always dreamed of playing for Flamengo and for Real Madrid.”
“I have not spoken with Zidane, but I did with Marcelo, Casemiro and Danilo, about what it is like living in Madrid.”
“My style of play has a lot of character.”
“I was a kid who only played football barefoot on the streets of Sao Goncalo, close to poverty and crime.”
“I hope Spain can evolve and understand the seriousness of insulting someone because of their skin colour.”
“When I arrived here I was playing alongside great players, Real Madrid legends who never stopped trying to get better in every training session and always wanting to win, and that started to rub off on me.”
“I do everything I can to get better.”