We promise this isn’t just a Real Madrid XI, but it’s an ominous sign for the rest of the football world that while the capital snake has shed some of its ageing skin in recent transfer windows, an equally venomous threat is slithering into the open, a team led by Vini Jr. The 23-year-old has already racked up more than 200 appearances for the club in all competitions since 2018, and he is one of the few contenders who could, without a hint of delusion, claim to be sitting top of this list in several years time. Vincius’ pace is scorching, with dynamite acceleration able to propel himself from standing starts beyond petrified defenders at will. Most impressively, he harnesses that speed with quickness of feet and ball control to match any player in the world.
