Just a few months before his 24th birthday, Vinícius Júnior led Real Madrid to their second Champions League title in three years. The Brazilian bagged a goal in each final, cementing his place not just in the competition’s record books, but in Los Blancos’ European folklore as well.
The prospect of a transfer seemed utterly laughable. With Cristiano Ronaldo’s fabled number seven across his back, Vinícius Jr was the face of Real Madrid. The best winger in the world. The favorite to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or.
