#7 Vinícius Júnior
Currently signed to Real Madrid, Vinícius Júnior is a Brazillian Footballer acting as a Left-Winger. He took his first steps as professional on loan at Flamengo. Vinícius played perhaps his final home match for Flamengo on 10 June 2018 against Paraná (a 2-0 victory).
Real Madrid signed a contract to get hold of Vinícius on 23 May 2017, effective after his 18th birthday on 12 July 2018 for €46 million which was at the time, the second most expensive sale of a player the history of Brazilian football (Neymar had cost Barcelona €86 million).
It was the highest amount ever paid by a club for a footballer under the age of 19 and largest amount received by a Brazilian club for a transfer.
Vinicius was the only player playing in South America at the time he appeared on The Telegraph's list at No.39 of the best U-21 players in the world in June 2017.