Vinícius Júnior is retained at Real Madrid until June 2027. The 26-year-old forward earns £400,000 per week.
Verified August 25, 2026
Vinícius Júnior
Current Club: Real Madrid
🌍 Brazilian/Spanish
💰 Weekly Wage: £400,000/week
📅 Contract: Expires June 30, 2027 (10 months remaining)
Contract and Personal Information
Vinícius Júnior earns 363.5% above the average forward wage of £86,293/week tracked across the database. See position pay gap →
About
Vinícius José Paixão de Oliveira Júnior Famously known as Vini Jr. plays as a winger for La Liga club Real Madrid and the Brazil national team.
Vini Jr. started his football career early, joining the Flamengo youth system, one of Brazil’s largest clubs, at the age of ten. At the age of 16, he quickly rose through the ranks and earned his senior squad debut in 2017.
His Flamengo performances piqued the interest of numerous prominent European teams. Real Madrid signed him in 2018 for a reported sum of €45 million, making him one of the most expensive teenagers in football history.
Vini Jr. is regarded as one of the world’s best player.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Vinícius Júnior's contract expire?
Vinícius Júnior's current contract expires on June 30, 2027.
How much does Vinícius Júnior earn per week?
Vinícius Júnior earns approximately £400,000 per week.
Who does Vinícius Júnior play for?
Vinícius Júnior currently plays for Real Madrid.
What position does Vinícius Júnior play?
Vinícius Júnior plays as a forward.
How old is Vinícius Júnior?
Vinícius Júnior is 26 years old.
What is Vinícius Júnior's annual salary?
Annualised, Vinícius Júnior's basic salary is approximately £20,800,000 per year (gross weekly wage of £400,000 multiplied across the 52-week contract year, excluding bonuses, image rights or signing-on fees).
When can Vinícius Júnior sign a pre-contract with another club?
Under FIFA rules Vinícius Júnior can sign a pre-contract with an overseas club from December 30, 2026, six months before the current deal expires on June 30, 2027.
How many months are left on Vinícius Júnior's contract?
Vinícius Júnior has approximately 10 months left on the current deal, with expiry due on June 30, 2027. Selling clubs usually negotiate renewal or sale in the prior summer window.
How does Vinícius Júnior's wage compare to other forwards?
Vinícius Júnior earns roughly 4.64x the position average — the average forward in our database earns £86,293 per week, so Vinícius Júnior is paid 4.64x the position average.
When was Vinícius Júnior born?
Vinícius Júnior was born on July 12, 2000, making the player 26 years old as of today.