Analysis of Neymar Jr and Vinicius Jr at age 21: A comparative statistical test

Vinicius Junior, a young player for Real Madrid and Brazil, has shown greatness in the 2021–2022 season, gaining him recognition as a possible Neymar Junior replacement for the Brazil national team.

During the 2013–2014 season, Neymar Junior, at 21 years old, moved to Barcelona. He played 41 games in a variety of competitions during his first season with the team, tallying 15 goals and dishing out 15 assists.

In a similar vein, 21-year-old Vinicius Junior enjoyed a successful 2021–2022 season. The Brazilian winger made 52 appearances for Barcelona, where he scored 22 goals and provided 20 assists. He scored 17 goals and supplied ten assists in La Liga alone. With his incredible UEFA Champions League achievements, he is now regarded as the second-best Brazilian player, behind only Neymar Junior. Notably, in the UCL final, he scored the game-winning goal for Real Madrid in their 1-0 triumph over Liverpool.

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