Vinicius Junior is one of the faces of Real Madrid in the post-BBC era. Without Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema, and Cristiano Ronaldo, the Brazilian has taken on a more prominent role at the Santiago Bernabéu, where he has already celebrated one UEFA Champions League title and is now aiming for his second.
With the number 7 on his back, Vini seeks to follow in the footsteps of his idol Cristiano, who was a European champion four times with Los Blancos. Let’s keep in mind the Portuguese star also lifted the trophy during his time at Manchester United, meaning the former Flamengo player is four titles away from matching CR7’s total Champions League final wins.
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The other Brazilians looking to add a second Champions League title to their résumés are Rodrygo and Eder Militao, who were also champions alongside Vinicius in the 2021-22 season with Real Madrid.
Brazilians with most Champions League titles
- 5 – Marcelo and Casemiro
- 3 – Roberto Carlos, Dani Alves and Sávio
Players with most Champions League/European Cup wins
- 6 Francisco Gento (Real Madrid)
- 5 Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United, Real Madrid)
- 5 Paolo Maldini (AC Milan)
- 5 Alessandro Costacurta (AC Milan)
- 5 Alfredo Di Stéfano (Real Madrid)
- 5 José María Zárraga (Real Madrid)
- 5 Marcos Alonso (Real Madrid)
- 5 Rafael Lesmes (Real Madrid)
- 5 Héctor Rial (Real Madrid)
- 5 Juanito Alonso (Real Madrid)
- 5 Gareth Bale (Real Madrid)
- 5 Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)
- 5 Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid)
- 5 Marcelo (Real Madrid)
- 5 Luka Modrić (Real Madrid)
- 5 Casemiro (Real Madrid)
- 5 Toni Kroos (Bayern, Real Madrid)
- 5 Isco (Real Madrid)
- 5 Nacho (Real Madrid)
Remembering Zagallo
Sambafoot Series launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo‘ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays — as a player and as a coach.
Binge the full series, available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel.
