Vinicius Junior SAMBA Lifestyle Has Shocked More Than...

Now labeled as the most decisive player in  football, Vinicius has done more than raise a few  

eyebrows. With his recent successes no doubt  placing him amongst the elite, we will be  

taking a deep dive into his career, net worth, and  more. This is the lifestyle of Vinicius Junior.  

Vinicius Junior was born in July 2000, in the  city of Sao Goncalo, Brazil. Nicknamed Vini, the  

young Brazilian would begin his journey at  the tender age of 6, signing up for the  

well-renowned football club, Flamengo. Due to  his poor upbringing, he would be subject to  

financial aid immediately after signing on.  

Despite the difficult circumstances, Junior had  his sights set on becoming a global superstar.  

He would later pass the football  tests at Flamengo in August 2010.  

Vinicius debuted for Flamengo on the 13th of  May 2017. He would score his first goal during  

a cup competition in August, followed by his  first league goal that same month. Clearly  

talented, Vini would receive a contract  extension at Flamengo with a significant salary  

increase. However, this was not enough. In  July 2018, at just 18 years of age, Vini would  

transfer to the most successful club in the  world, Real Madrid. For a reported fee of 46  

million Euros, this would make him the second  most expensive player in Brazilian football  

history, only behind fellow countrymen Neymar. Vini would make his debut on the 29th of  

September 2018, making a cameo against big rivals Atletico Madrid. Coming off the bench  

again, Vini would score his first goal against Real Valladolid in November. He would hit the  

target a further 3 times, before suffering a huge injury setback against Ajax in March.  

After his return, Vini would endure 2 testing  years. Only scoring 11 goals in 87 games, he  

was still finding his feet. Taking what he  had learned, Vini would make his breakthrough  

during the 2021/2022 Season. His output would  improve dramatically, scoring his biggest  

career goal in May of that season. This  goal would prove the difference against big  

European rivals Liverpool. Winning 1-0,  Vinicius would help Real claim a record 14th  

Champions League trophy. He would not only  finish the season winning the Champions  

League and La Liga but also with a personal  best of 22 goals in all competitions.  

On the international stage, Vinicius would  start his career by winning the South American  

U-15s championship in 2015. He was the  second top scorer with seven goals in the  

competition. He would later compete in the  same competition for the U-17s. Despite Brazil  

only finishing third, he would be named the  tournament's best player. These performances  

would later validate a call-up to the first team.  Junior would make his senior debut for Brazil  

on the 10th of September 2019. Struggling to  replicate his form, he would only recently score  

his debut goal in March 2022. Despite not  breaking into the first team, on the 5th of  

December, Vini would still manage to score his  first World Cup goal against South Korea in  

the round of 16. Vinicius has always shared a special  

bond with his family. The Real Madrid superstar regularly posts them on his Instagram account. The  

family is so close in fact that Vini's uncle,  Ulysses, took care of his nephew from a very  

young age. This was at a time when Junior’s parents were struggling financially. His  

selflessness proved crucial  for Junior's development  

at Flamengo, with the added security helping  him progress quickly through the ranks. With a  

clear love for his family, Vinicius has started  his own, taking care of 2 beautiful children.  

Vinicius is also supported by his beautiful  girlfriend Maria Mazelli. The two met in early  

2019, despite dismissing the rumors. She has often  been spotted in the stands of the Bernabeu to  

support the talented Vinicius. Yet, Maria didn’t  gain fame from dating the Real Madrid star.  

She already had many Instagram followers  beforehand, mainly through her influencer  

content on fashion and traveling. Her content  proved so successful in fact that she was  

made a brand ambassador for  the established Fashion Nova.  

With so much success already, it’s not surprising  that Vinicius has treated himself to a range  

of flash cars. One of which is the Audi A7. This  particular model showcases a unique design,  

with many luxurious features. It’s not short  on power too. With a total of 335 brake  

horsepower, Junior’s A7 can reach top speeds  upward of 250km/h. Costing only $72,000 it’s  

hard to believe that this is only the  budget vehicle in his collection.  

A fan of Audi, he has also acquired their new  Audi E-Tron Sportback. Despite owning the  

classic Range Rover Sport, as every footballer  does, Vinicius is often seen driving this SUV.  

It may be an environmentally friendly car, but  it does not compromise on style. Fitted with a  

traditional SUV grill, LED Highlights, and  showcasing a range of innovative technologies,  

Junior’s Audi E-Tron is one of the  most advanced car's money can buy.  

Sure, he has a love for Audi, but what about  his new Lamborghini Urus? By far the most  

expensive vehicle in his collection, this  pumped-up SUV costs a whopping $250,000. The  

twin-turbocharged V8 produces a staggering  641 brake horsepower and reaches a top  

speed of 304km/h. This makes it faster than  Vinicius himself. But after all, it is a  

Lamborghini. Overall, Vinicius's  

car collection is worth a sizable $408,000. Despite his recent successes, the young forward  

is also building a legacy for himself off the pitch. Vinicius has recently set up his own  

organization, known as the Instituto Vini Jr.  Aiming to use technology and sport to educate  

young Brazilians, Vini’s institution is helping  to create more equality and diversity in his home  

country. Once a poor child himself, Vini knows  the difficulties of affording an education. So,  

taking action, he has developed an  education app called Base, an app that  

uses football as a means of engaging children. As the sole investor of this company, he has  

spent nearly $ 2 million to get this off the ground. Launched in his old school in Rio,  

Vinicius has plans to expand the app further this year.  

As a Brazilian-born footballer, Vinicius has  performed many provocative goal celebrations.  

This has caused the issue of racism to resurface  on many occasions. In January this year,  

he was subject to racist chants before and during  the La Liga trip to Atletico Madrid. After the  

match, the police launched an investigation  after images surfaced of a Vinicius Junior doll.  

Atletico responded immediately, condemning  the actions, and labeling them as shameful.  

Real Madrid would even threaten legal action  after the President of the Spanish association  

of football agents, Pedro Bravo, suggested  that Vinicius should “stop acting the monkey”.  

Pedro would immediately apologize for  the use of words but unsurprisingly,  

a lot of backlash would follow.  

During this uncomfortable time, many players  from across the world offered their support to  

Vinicius. Brazilian legend Pele would also weigh  in, stating that "racism will not stop us from  

smiling". Currently, Vinicius ranks as one of the  

most expensive players in the world. Worth 120 million euros, he is amongst the top 3 market  

value players, only behind Mbappe and Haaland. He also earns an astonishing 400,000  

euros per week, ranking him as the 8th highest-paid La Liga footballer.  

With his substantial earnings already, it comes  as no surprise that Vinicius holds a series of  

pricy endorsements. One of which is with  the leading sportswear brand Nike, the deal  

holding an estimated value of 7.32 million  euros per year. This was until fairly recently  

however, when Vinicius would terminate the  contract that would have lasted until 2028.  

According to reports, he was extremely frustrated  with the company, after they left him out of  

a Brazil advert during the 2022 World Cup. To  signify his irritation, Junior would wear old  

Nike boots, later deciding to end his relationship  after 9 years. Apart from that, Vinicius has  

joined fellow countryman Neymar in advertising  the classic watch brand Gago Milano.  

Putting it all together, Vinicius Junior's net  worth comes to an estimated 36 million euros in  

2023.