Neymar vs Vinicius Junior Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Neymar vs Vinicius Junior stats this season (2026/27): Neymar 8 goals and 3 assists in 15 league games for Santos; Junior 1 goal and 3 assists in 8 league games for Real Madrid. At World Cup 2026: Neymar 1 goal in 2 games, Junior 4 in 5.
Neymar vs Vinicius Junior: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Neymar | Vinicius Junior |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Club | Santos | Real Madrid |
| Nationality | Brazil | Brazil |
| Age | 34 | 26 |
| Statistic | Neymar | Vinicius Junior |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 2 | 5 |
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Assists | 0 | 1 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Statistic | Neymar | Vinicius Junior |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 130 | 56 |
| International goals | 80 | 14 |
| Statistic | Neymar | Vinicius Junior |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 15 | 8 |
| Goals | 8 | 1 |
| Assists | 3 | 3 |
Did you know: Neymar
- He made his professional debut with Santos in 2009 and led them to the 2011 Copa Libertadores as the tournament's best player.
- At Barcelona (from 2013) he formed MSN with Messi and Luis Suรกrez, and the trio won the 2014โ15 treble.
- In 2017 PSG paid a world-record โฌ222 million for him. He scored 118 goals for them, fourth on their all-time list.
- In 2020โ21 he became the first player to score 20 Champions League goals with two different clubs.
Did you know: Vinicius Junior
- He made his Flamengo debut at 16 in 2017, and weeks later Real Madrid agreed a ยฃ38 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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How many goals did Neymar score in World Cup 2026? +
Neymar scored 1 goal at World Cup 2026 in 2 appearances. The tournament ended on July 19, 2026 with Spain beating Argentina in the final.
How many international caps does Neymar have? +
Neymar has earned 130 international caps and scored 80 goals for Brazil.
Who performed better at WC 2026, Neymar or Vinicius Junior? +
Neymar and Vinicius Junior were both World Cup 2026 stars. Neymar 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 2026/27 club season, Vinicius Junior scored 1 goal and provided 3 assists in 8 appearances. They play for Real Madrid.
Who is faster, Neymar or Vinicius Junior? +
FootballDream doesn't track official sprint-speed data, so we won't guess who's faster in a straight race. Compare their goals, assists and appearances above to see who turns their running into end product.
Neymar vs Vinicius Junior: Stats Overview
Neymar (๐ง๐ท Brazil, Forward) and Vinicius Junior (๐ง๐ท 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. Neymar has 130 international caps and 80 career international goals, while Vinicius Junior has 56 caps and 14 international goals.
In the 2026/27 club season, Neymar scored 8 goals and provided 3 assists in 15 appearances, while Vinicius Junior scored 1 goal and 3 assists in 8 appearances. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.