Ranking the top 50 wonderkids in football (20-11)

#14 Vinicius Junior

Real Madrid have reached an agreement to sign Vinicius Junior on his eighteenth birthday

Age: 17

Club: Flamengo

Position: Attacking midfielder

Nationality: Brazilian

Spanish champions Real Madrid were quick on their heels as they signed a pre-contract with Flamengo to acquire Vinicius Junior. The Brazilian wonderkid is just a year short of being eligible for an international transfer.

The 17-year-old's has a 12-year long association with the Brazilian outfit. Developing through the youth ranks at the club, he made his professional debut in May 2017.

Junior has been touted to be the next Selecao whizz-kid to make it big in football. Dribbling and crossing are the hallmarks of his style of play. He is capable of playing as an attacking midfielder on either of the flanks.Whenever he drifts wide, Vinicius Junior can aptly cut inside and create danger for the opposition.

A serious legend in the making at Flamengo. Watch out for him!