Vinicius Junior has underlined that his game depends as much on his body and mind as on his skills with the ball.
“I need my physique because I use speed a lot. We have to be physically and mentally perfect because we’re not always going to be technically where we want to be,” he explained, stressing that top performance starts with conditioning and focus.
The Real Madrid star also spoke honestly about the pressures that come with sudden global fame. “When we are very young, we don’t learn how to be famous. I came out of nowhere to be famous and not be able to go out on the street,” he said, admitting that the attention can feel overwhelming. For him, the love from fans is the best part of his status, but it is balanced by heavy scrutiny.
“The good thing is that people love you a lot, but the bad thing is the press and rival fans,” Vinicius added, noting that he tries to learn from every reaction. “You have to listen to everything, not just the good stuff.” He even embraces hostile away atmospheres, saying he enjoys high-pressure games because “it’s in moments of pressure that the best players stand out, and at Madrid we’re ready.”
