After starting off a new season by winning a trophy with Real Madrid, Vinicius Jr has also made it to the Ballon d'Or 2024 nominees list. He is one of the strongest contenders to win one of the most prestigious individual awards in football. With Real Madrid, Vini Jr had an exceptional 2023-24 season winning every single trophy as a team. Real Madrid just fell short of winning the Copa del Rey. Other than that else they grabbed every single trophy which got in their way. Fans Applaud Cristiano Ronaldo As He Hands Over His Captain Band to Bernardo Silva After Getting Substituted in Portugal vs Croatia UEFA Nations League 2024–25 Match (Watch Video).

From winning La Liga to the UEFA Champions League in the 2023-24 season, Vini Jr had an exceptional season with the club. He also performed well when the club needed him the most. But the same cannot be said about Vini Jr's performance for the Brazil National Football Team. Although he was scoring goals, Vini Jr failed to win any major titles with the team last year. Playing on the left wing, Vini Jr has been an absolute menace to the opponents and will be looking forward to stepping up his game for his national team.

Will Vinicius Jr Play Tonight in Brazil vs Ecuador FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier?

Vinicius Jr will most certainly be part of the Brazil National Football Team when they take on the  Ecuador National Football Team in the World Cup 2026 qualifiers. Vinicius travelled with his Brazil teammates and even posted an update on his social media while training with the Brazil National Football Team. Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes First Player To Score 900 Career Goals, Achieves Elusive Feat in Portugal vs Croatia UEFA Nations League 2024-25.

Brazil are in the sixth spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier standings for CONMEBOL. The top 6 teams are supposed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026. But they will surely look to secure a three-pointer if they want to stay in the comfortable spot for the qualification.

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