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Real Madrid have transformed numerous Brazilian talents into stars, with Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo Goes standing out as prime examples of their development success.
Vinicius, in particular, has taken the world by storm with his incredible ascension in the Spanish capital.
In fact, his impressive exploits with Real Madrid last season have placed him as one of the Wfrontrunners for the Ballon d’Or this year, which will be awarded in October.
Praise from a Brazilian compatriot
Owing to his strides, it is no surprise that Vinicius is highly regarded in his home country Brazil.
Now, Estevao, one of the bright merging prospects from Brazilian football, has also come out to express his admiration for Vinicius.
“I’ve already met Vini. He was the one I was most nervous about meeting. He’s a reference point for what he’s doing at Real Madrid, for me he’s the best in the world,” said Estevao, as quoted by CNN Brasil.
As a winger who shares similarities with Vinicius, the admiration barely comes across as a surprise.
Esetvao has established himself as an incredibly talented young winger who is unbeatable in one-versus scenarios and possesses a highly creative passing range, drawing parallels with Vinicius.
The 17-year-old is poised to join Chelsea next year, which is indicative of his rapid growth in football.
While Vinicius’ status was expected to nosedive after Kylian Mbappe arrived in Madrid, praise from some of the best talents in football highlights the Brazilian star’s huge impact.
Moreover, the fact that Saudi Arabian sides were willing to make Vinicius the highest-paid player in the world is just another testament to his immense talents.
The Merengues have not enjoyed the best of starts to La Liga, yet Vinicius has consistently dished out promising performances, and it is only a matter of time before he begins delivering his usual output as he does every year.
