Vinicius Junior

[Fortitude]

Yeah he's relentless. And he is absolutely devastating off the ball as well, so defenders can't ever drop focus on him for an instant

Remember a few years ago he mentioned taking Mane as the example to follow, in terms of playing style, and not gonna lie, I got hard when I read that interview

Heh. You can see the influence in his game with that tireless pressuring off the ball and into transitions. Just horrible to face.

 

[giorno]

Heh. You can see the influence in his game with that tireless pressuring off the ball and into transitions. Just horrible to face.

That was at the time when Liverpool were demolishing the premier league with agricultural football. Punt It Up In Behind For Mane Who Is Not Offside, and we score from there

 

[Jund]

My favourite active player. I enjoy watching him so much. Still has that Brazilian vibe of times gone by.

Defending against this guy must be a nightmare. Would have loved him at United. Pure class.

 

[el_loco_bielsa]

Remember when he was known as a serial bottler and Benzema told his team mates not to pass to Vinicius? Very remarkable development.

He should be the favorite for the Ballon d'Or right now. Kroos and Bellingham could still get infront of him if Germany/England win the EC and Brazil does not win the Copa. Every other candidate (those who won domestic titles) would need to have a truly standout performance at the EC/CA.

There’s nothing remarkable about it. He was a 20 year old kid at that stage having been in Spain for barely eighteen months.

All that’s happened is that he’s developed into the player they were suggesting he would be as a teen in brazil.

He’s only 23, and he’s consistently been the best attacker in the world for 18-24 months.

Remember what mourinho said about benzema in his 1st-2nd seasons at Madrid about benz? Something about he didn’t have a dog to go hunting with, only a cat so he had to take it hunting because he had no other choice?

 

[Trezeguet17]

Involved in 22 goals in the KO stage: 11 goals and 11 assists. Before turning 24 and scoring in two finals also before turning 24. New record apparently.

At this rate he’ll surpass both Ronaldo and Messi’s goal tally in the CL. Still a long way to go but incredible nonetheless.

He needs 120 more goals to reach Ronaldo.
If he is playing in the CL for the next 12 years he needs 10 goals per season. This season he scored 6 goals. There is no way he is catching up to Ronaldo or even Messi

 

[giorno]

He needs 120 more goals to reach Ronaldo.
If he is playing in the CL for the next 12 years he needs 10 goals per season. This season he scored 6 goals. There is no way he is catching up to Ronaldo or even Messi

He's almost certainly not catching those 2, but cristiano had fewer CL goals by the same age...

 

[Stadjer]

Agree. As would Neymar, Garrincha, Maradona, Denilson and all the great dribblers in the game.

Denilson is a bit off an odd one out in that list though