Lamine Yamal vs Vinicius Junior Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Lamine Yamal vs Vinicius Junior stats this season (2026/27): Yamal 10 goals and 7 assists in 11 league games for Barcelona; Junior 1 goals and 3 assists in 8 league games for Real Madrid. At World Cup 2026: Yamal 1 goals in 8 games, Junior 4 in 5.
Lamine Yamal vs Vinicius Junior: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Lamine Yamal | Vinicius Junior |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Club | Barcelona | Real Madrid |
| Nationality | Spain | Brazil |
| Age | 19 | 26 |
| Statistic | Lamine Yamal | Vinicius Junior |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 8 | 5 |
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Assists | 0 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Lamine Yamal | Vinicius Junior |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 37 | 56 |
| International goals | 11 | 14 |
| Statistic | Lamine Yamal | Vinicius Junior |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 11 | 8 |
| Goals | 10 | 1 |
| Assists | 7 | 3 |
Clásico wingers, different kinds of danger
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Real Madrid against Barcelona has a new headline fixture, and it is two wingers seven years apart. Vinícius is 26 and has won two Champions Leagues. Yamal is 19 and has won two league titles and a World Cup.
Vinícius arrived at Madrid at 18 from Flamengo for £38 million and has become the club's main attacking threat. He scored the winner in the 2022 Champions League final and the second goal in 2024, and was named The Best FIFA Men's Player in 2024, when he was also the Ballon d'Or runner-up.
Yamal's route was quicker still. He was runner-up in the Ballon d'Or himself in 2025, at 18, and the La Liga Player of the Season for 2025–26. He creates and finishes from the right; Vinícius beats people with pace.
On the international stage, Yamal has the cleaner 2026: he won the World Cup in his first tournament. Vinícius played at both the 2022 and 2026 World Cups for Brazil.
What decides it
| Lamine Yamal | Vinicius Junior | |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 37 | 56 |
| International goals | 11 | 14 |
| Champions League titles | 0 | 2 |
| Ballon d'Or runner-up | Yes (2025) | Yes (2024) |
| World Cup winner | Yes (2026) | No |
Vinícius has the Champions League pedigree. Yamal has the bigger tournament record and the younger legs. Both are first-name-on-the-teamsheet players in any fantasy format.
Did you know: Lamine Yamal
- He became the youngest player ever to represent Spain's senior team, making his debut at 16.
- At Euro 2024 he became the youngest scorer in the tournament's history, won the Young Player Award, and Spain lifted their fourth title.
- He was the youngest player ever nominated for the Ballon d'Or at 17, finished as runner-up in 2025 at 18, and came third in 2026 behind Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappé.
- He won the Kopa Trophy for the world's best young player in 2024, 2025 and 2026, the first player to win it three times.
Did you know: Vinicius Junior
- He made his Flamengo debut at 16 in 2017, and weeks later Real Madrid agreed a £38 million deal for him, a record for a player under 18.
- He joined Madrid after his 18th birthday and has won two La Liga and Champions League doubles with them.
- He scored the winning goal in the 2022 Champions League final and the second in the 2024 final, when he was named the competition's Player of the Season.
- He was in the FIFPRO World 11 in 2023 and 2024.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Lamine Yamal score in World Cup 2026? +
Lamine Yamal scored 1 goal at World Cup 2026 in 8 appearances. The tournament ended on July 19, 2026 with Spain beating Argentina in the final.
How many international caps does Lamine Yamal have? +
Lamine Yamal has earned 37 international caps and scored 11 goals for Spain.
Who performed better at WC 2026, Lamine Yamal or Vinicius Junior? +
Lamine Yamal and Vinicius Junior were both World Cup 2026 stars. Lamine Yamal scored 1 goal while Vinicius Junior scored 4 goals at the tournament. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Vinicius Junior's international stats? +
Vinicius Junior has 56 international caps and 14 career international goals for Brazil.
What club did Vinicius Junior play for this season? +
In the 2026 club season, Vinicius Junior scored 1 goals and provided 3 assists in 8 appearances. They play for Brazil.
Lamine Yamal vs Vinicius Junior: Stats Overview
Lamine Yamal (🇪🇸 Spain, Forward) and Vinicius Junior (🇧🇷 Brazil, Forward) are both World Cup 2026 players. The tournament ran from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with Spain beating Argentina 1-0 in the final. Lamine Yamal has 37 international caps and 11 career international goals, while Vinicius Junior has 56 caps and 14 international goals.
In the 2026/27 club season, Lamine Yamal scored 10 goals and provided 7 assists in 11 appearances, while Vinicius Junior scored 1 goals and 3 assists in 8 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.