Vinicius Junior surpasses Ronaldo Nazario as Real Madrid’s top Brazilian goal scorer

Vinicius Junior has eclipsed Ronaldo Nazario’s haul of 104 goals, cementing his status as Real Madrid’s most prolific Brazilian marksman.

The milestone highlights his remarkable journey since joining the club in 2018, a rise fueled by skill, grit, and ambition. Back in January 2025, Vinicius notched his 100th goal for the Spanish giants, trailing only Ronaldo among Brazilian stars at that point. Now, he’s taken the crown.

Reflecting on his chase earlier this year, he said, “I am three goals from Ronaldo, to be the Brazilian with more goals with this shirt. I hope you can score more.”

With his latest strikes, Vinicius has made good on that promise, etching his name alongside Real Madrid icons like Ronaldo in the club’s storied history.

His debut came on September 29, 2018, as an 87th-minute substitute in a tense, scoreless clash with Atlético Madrid. Weeks later, on November 3, he opened his account, scoring 10 minutes after coming off the bench in a 2-0 win over Real Valladolid. By February 7, 2019, he had already bagged four goals.