The Brazilian star hits a large milestone at Real Madrid in the midst of rumors about a possible movement this summer.
JULEN LOPETEGUI gave the signal, and Vinicius, waiting for the touchline, answered the call. The Brazilian, who appeared in his third squadron list with the first team of Real Madrid, was finally about to make his long -awaited debut in the famous white shirt. And it was no ordinary match – it was a derby against Atlético Madrid, who in stepping to Benzema, who still had trouble finding his foot after the departure of Cristiano.
It was 2018 and the Brazilian just started a career that will take a step forward this weekend after wearing the captain of the captain against Real Sociedad. Today against Betis he will play his 300th game for the club, while at the end of the season rumors are swallowing a possible movement to Saudi Arabian football.
Real Madrid's Brazilian Legion
A milestone figure that only makes him the fourth Brazilian to reach the milestone for Real Madrid – after Marcelo (546), Roberto Carlos (527) and Casemiro (336).
With 102 goals and 74 assists to his name, his influence grows with the day in a club where the man from Rio has become the leading figure in the two most recent Champions League triumphs of the team – scoring against Liverpool and last year at Wembley against Borussia Dortmund.
Step by step, Vinicius has earned the status of Real Madrid's franchise player. The figures speak for themselves. During his eight seasons with the club so far, he has been directly involved in 176 goals (goals plus assists), on average 22 target contributions per season.
According to data from Besoccer, the Brazilian enjoys an excellent attack season. His successful dribbling percentage is 48.6%-his best rate came in his debut season in 2018-19, when he reached 54.01% and his finish remains sharp, with 41.86% of his shots that hit the target (almost identical to the 42% of last season).
But what distinguishes him the most is his leadership: he has played a decisive role in each of the last 14 trophies of Madrid, either by goals or assists. And today, in Seville, he wants to continue to add those figures.
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