At just 24, Brazilian soccer player Vinicius Jr. is one of the most recognizable faces in the sport. At 18, he left his boyhood side, Flamengo, to join Spanish giants Real Madrid.

In his six years with the club, he has won a long list of team honors, including three La Liga titles and two Champions League titles. Individually, he has won the Samba Gold Award, the Socrates Award, and the UEFA Champions League Player of the Season Award.

During his short career, Vincius Jr. has generated money from his soccer wages, sponsorships, and endorsements while also serving as a global ambassador for several companies.

Estimate Net Worth

$55 million

Source of Wealth

Soccer, Sponsorships

Salary

$40 million

Buisness (Ownership)

Instituto Vini Jr (non-profit)

Sponsorships

Nike, Gatorade, Pepsi, RocNation, and Unilever

According to Forbes, Vinicius Junior is worth $55 million in 2024. The majority of that is from his annual wages and bonuses from his soccer club, Real Madrid. He is the seventh highest-paid player in the world.

The 24-year-old has had to work hard to get where he is today. Coming from a poor upbringing, he received financial aid from his first club, Flamengo, where he started his youth career. After one season with the first team, 17-year-old Vinicius Jr. was spotted by Real Madrid, which paid a transfer fee of $48.6 million to bring him to Spain when he turned 18.