Voting for the 15th edition of the Samba Gold, rewarding the best Brazilian players of the year in the men’s, women’s and U23 categories, is now open. Who will succeed Neymar? Voting is open to the public, and we will know the winner at the end of the year.
Among the 10 players competing in the men’s category this year, we find the Madrilenian, Vinicius Junior. Discover in detail its performance during the year 2023 to decide if you want to give it your vote.
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Vinicius Jr’s profile for the year 2023
Vinicius, during this year, played a total of 44 matches between the end of the 2022/2023 season and the start of the 2023/2024 season, representing both the Brazilian selection and Real Madrid.
He participated in the Champions League, with a journey ending in the semi-final, against the future champion, Manchester City. He also managed to take his team to the final of the Copa del Rey, winning the title against Osasuna, while finishing 2nd in La Liga behind FC Barcelona, and winning the Club World Cup, with a final against Saudis from Al-Ahli.
Statistics in 2023:
– Matches played: 44
– Goals scored: 17
– Assists: 18
– Yellow cards: 13
– Red cards: 0
Titles won in 2023:
– Copa del Rey: 1
– Club World Cup: 1
Highlights in 2023:
Decisive passer in the Copa del Rey final against Osasuna
Vinicius proved decisive in the Copa del Rey final against Osasuna, a competition that Real Madrid had not won for more than 10 years. In this match, as Madrid struggled to get rid of their opponent with a score of 1-1, Vinicius produced a sensational action, characteristic of his unique talent, which led to the winning goal scored by Rodrygo.
Double in the Club World Cup final against Al-Hilal
Already a scorer in the semi-final against the Egyptians of Al-Ahly, Vinicius Junior produced a masterful performance against Al-Hilal in the final. A double scorer and author of an assist, the Brazilian was essential in his team’s 5-3 victory against the Saudi hosts of the competition.
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