Vinicius Jr., the 22-year-old professional footballer and Real Madrid left-sided winger, has made history. Junior has racked up an impressive 200 appearances for the Madrid giants for whom he has also scored a total of 49 goals and 37 assists. During La Liga, Junior often put on thrilling performances, averaging 2.6 shots, 1.7 key passes, and 2.5 dribbles per 90 minutes. Junior’s pass completion rate of 81.8% further demonstrates his impact in the final third.

In advance of his momentous 200th match against Valencia, Junior may be remembered best for an unforgettable debut with Real Madrid’s third-tier club, Castilla. Though it only lasted five matches, the young Brazilian showed signs of his unique personality, talent, and spirit, despite suffering a bite on the back of his head on his very first appearance by the