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Logs assist versus RB Leipzig Vinicius made an assist, had one shot on goal, created two chances and drew three fouls during Wednesday's 2-0 Champions League win over RB Leipzig.

Impact Vinicius was one of Madrid's most active and dynamic plays here and had another decisive contribution, assisting Federico Valverde for the goal that opened the scoring in the 80th minute. The five goals and two assists over seven appearances in all competitions so far show how Vinicius can still expand his game to a whole new level this season, even after his breakthrough campaign last term.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brazil calls up new target man Pedro for friendlies

Brazil coach Tite has included Flamengo striker Pedro as a new attacking option for the team’s pre-World Cup friendlies against Ghana and Tunisia in September

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores, assists in win Vinicius scored a goal off three shots (one on target), provided an assist, created two chances, made three tackles (one won) and drew three fouls during Saturday's 4-1 win over Ce...

Impact Vinicius had a great second half here and opened his scoring account of the season in the 56th minute, sending the ball home after picking up an amazing through pass and then dribbling past the goalkeeper. The star winger struck once again ten minutes later, this time with an assist for Federico Valverde to seal the 4-1 win. Vinicius was one of La Liga's biggest offensive forces last season and will try to replicate this performance during Aug. 28 visit to Espanyol.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances in win Vinicius took four shots (two on goal) and created four chances during Sunday's 2-1 win over Almeria.

Impact Vinicius couldn't find the net but he did offer plenty of production in the first game of the season. Should he continue his top form after scoring 17 goals and logging 10 assists in La Liga last season, he'll remain a top fantasy asset.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lionel Messi misses cut for Ballon d'Or list of nominees

Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi was omitted from the 30-man list of nominees for the prestigious award

AUGUST 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Neymar nets penalty as Brazil beats Japan 1-0 in friendly

Brazil has defeated Japan 1-0 in a friendly thanks to a penalty by Neymar in the 77th minute after he was tripped in the box on a rainy night at Tokyo’s new National Stadium

JUNE 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores goal against Liverpool Vinicius scored a goal in Saturday's 1-0 Champions League Final victory against Liverpool.

Impact Vinicius scored the winning goal for his first Champions League title, capping off a stunning breakout campaign for the 21-year-old. He tallied 17 goals and 10 assists in La Liga, finishing third place in the league in both categories, as well as four goals and six assists in the UCL. Karim Benzema is also in the form of his life at the moment, but he will turn 35 next season so Vinicius really looks like the future of this club.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The rise of Vinicius Junior and how Ancelotti brought his Real career to life The story of the "unstoppable" little boy who at 21 has become one of the Champions League's best players with Real Madrid

MAY 28, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Creates two chances in draw Vinicius created two chances from two crosses and put one shot off target during Friday's scoreless draw with Real Betis.

Impact Vinicius played out the full 90 to close out the season, but a tough opponent held Madrid scoreless in a fifth straight match away. It will still be worth tracking what he can do in the UCL final for the final match left in the season.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hat trick in rout Vinicius scored three times and added one assist during Thursday's 6-0 win over Levante.

Impact Vinicius gave fantasy managers one of the performances of the season during Thursday's win. The forward tallied a hat trick on five shots (four on goal) as well as adding an assist on two chances created. It doesn't get much better than that, and Vinicius has been going from strength to strength recently, with 17 goals and 10 assists on the season. Next up is a Sunday trip to Cadiz.

MAY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brazil friendly match against rival Argentina canceled

Brazil’s friendly match against rival Argentina scheduled for June in Australia has been canceled

MAY 11, 2022 • Associated Press

Creates three chances Vinicius took two off target shots, crossed twice (one accurate) and created three chances during Wednesday's 3-1 win over Manchester City.

Impact Vinicius was held off the scoresheet after missing a few opportunities throughout the match. The attacker's three chances created were the team-high total in the win.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Vinicius subbed into Saturday's match against Espanyol in the 75th minute and he assisted a goal in the 4-0 victory.

Impact Vinicius was rested on Saturday but he still managed to come on late and set up a goal for (who else?) Karim Benzema. This was his ninth assist of the season -- which is the third-most in La Liga -- and he also has six more in the Champions League, not to mention the 17 goals he's scored across the two competitions this campaign as well. He'll want to be this effective in Wednesday's return leg of the UCL semifinal against Manchester City.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss to CIty Junior scored on three shots (one on target) and hauled in two chances created and three dribbles in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Junior was absolutely clinical on one of his chances to get Real back in the game yet again with his first score in last eight matches. The forward has still been superb in that period though after mounting four assists over his previous five appearances (four starts),.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Benzema keeps Madrid alive in CL despite 4-3 loss to City

Manchester City just couldn’t shake off Real Madrid in the Champions League

APRIL 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Logs assist off bench Vinicius provided one assist from one chance created as a substitute during Wednesday's 3-1 over Osasuna.

Impact Vinicius was given a rare chance to rest from starting but still recorded his fourth assist in five games by setting up Lucas Vazquez in stoppage time. It would be a shock if he didn't start in Tuesday's UCL trip to Manchester City as he's started in all 10 games so far, recording six assists and two goals.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in win Vinicius created two chances and put one shot off target during Sunday's 3-2 win over Sevilla.

Impact Vinicius was unsuccessful in his efforts to log an assist for a fourth straight game but he still went the distance in a tight contest. Given the continued positive form of his entire team, Vinicius should still be worth some attention along with Rodrygo on the wings during the coming games against Osasuna and Manchester City.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists with lone chance created Vinicius had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing twice inaccurately during Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Chelsea.

Impact Vinicius set up Karim Benzema in the 96th minute, assisting the tie winning goal to move Real into the Champions League semifinals. The assist was the attacker's sixth of the competition as he finished with the second highest amount of crosses and chances created on the team in the loss.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Vinicius made an assist, had two shots on goal, created two chances and drew two fouls during Saturday's 2-0 win over Getafe.

Impact Vinicius had another great performance here, using his combination and speed and skill to drive defenders crazy and assisting Casemiro for the opening goal of the match with a spectacular cross in the 38th minute. This has been a career season for the wonderkid so far, with 16 goals,12 assists and 83 chances created over 38 appearances in all competitions. Up next for Vinicius is Tuesday's second leg of UCL quarterfinals against Chelsea.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal in win Vinicius provided one assist from one chance created during Wednesday's 3-1 win over Chelsea.

Impact Vinicius played a perfect combination with Karim Benzema to earn his side an early goal and create plenty of separation for the rest of the night. While Vinicius hasn't found the goals as much himself, he certainly plays well with Benzema in the side and is likely to keep that up in the coming weeks.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes one shot in win Vincius put one shot on target and committed six fouls during Saturday's 2-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Vinicius can sometimes look too frustrated to make an impact, but he still won five duels and logged a fourth straight full 90. It will be interesting to see what he can do in the UCL Quarterfinal against Chelsea after logging an assist in the last round against PSG.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tite hoping Neymar can forget club worries with Brazil

Brazil coach Tite and his players are doing their best to boost Neymar’s morale after the striker’s recent struggles at Paris Saint-Germain

MARCH 24, 2022 • Associated Press

World Cup qualifying 2022: Can Chile rewrite history vs. Brazil?

Chile are desperate to avoid missing out on Qatar as the final window looms. David Mosse breaks down South American qualifying.

MARCH 23, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

World Cup qualifying 2022: Can Chile rewrite history vs. Brazil?

Scores in win Vinicius scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) and created five chances during Monday's 3-0 win over Mallorca.

Impact Vinicius seems to shine this season when opposing teams try to foul him off the pitch and that's what happened Monday as he opened the scoring and took a heavy challenge from Pablo Maffeo. With two goals and two assists in his last five starts between the league and UCL, Vinicius will be one of the headliners in a heavyweight matchup against Barcelona on Sunday.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Martinelli named in Brazil World Cup squad for first time

Brazil coach Tite has called up uncapped Arsenal striker Gabriel Martinelli for the first time for the last two World Cup qualifying matches at the end of the month

MARCH 11, 2022 • Associated Press

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