Vinicius Junior Makes History: Real Madrid's New Brazilian Scoring King Surpasses Ronaldo Nazário

Historic Achievement at Santiago Bernabéu

Vinicius Junior etched his name into Real Madrid folklore on Wednesday by scoring his 105th goal for the club during their Champions League quarterfinal clash against Arsenal. This landmark strike officially surpasses Brazilian icon Ronaldo Nazário's 104-goal tally (2002-2007), rewriting Los Blancos' record books.

Breaking Down the Numbers

• 105 goals in 268 appearances since joining from Flamengo in 2018
• 14 trophies won including 2 UEFA Champions Leagues and 3 LaLiga titles
• 8 goals scored in finals (14 appearances)
• 24-goal career-best season (2023-24)

Chasing Galáctico Greatness

The 24-year-old winger now sets sights on Gareth Bale's 106-goal mark for non-Spanish players. Only seven legends stand above him:

1. Cristiano Ronaldo (450)
2. Alfredo Di Stéfano (308)
3. Karim Benzema (354)
4. Ferenc Puskás (242)
5. Hugo Sánchez (208)
6. Gonzalo Higuaín (121)
7. Gareth Bale (106)

Vinicius told media: "Defining an era at Madrid is my dream. Every goal brings me closer to the legends who shaped this club's history."

Trophy-Laden Legacy

• 2024 Ballon d'Or runner-up
• FIFA Best Men's Player 2024
• UEFA Champions League Young Player of Season (2022, 2024)
• Scored in 2 Champions League finals (2022 vs Liverpool, 2024 vs Bayern Munich)

Future Ambitions

Despite Saudi Pro League interest, Vinicius remains focused on:

• Breaking into Madrid's all-time top 10 scorers
• Winning third Champions League title
• Becoming first Brazilian since Kaká (2007) to claim Ballon d'Or

Statistical source: Real Madrid Club de Fútbo