Real Madrid: Ranking the 5 most important players as 2021 ticks down

2. LW Vinicius Junior

There isn’t any doubt about the top two, isn’t it? Real Madrid’s prolific attacking duo have been Europe’s best according to some football Pundits. And making his case to be Real Madrid’s second most important player in the new year is none other than Real’s electric 21 year old Brazilian, Vinicius Junior.

Vini has been Real’s most dangerous attacking asset. He is creating problems for every single side he is playing against. He already has nine goals and five assists for Real Madrid this season in all competitions. Out of the nine goals, he scored seven in LaLiga which places him at the joint second spot for the Pichichi race alongside Espanyol’s Raul de Tomas and Atletico Madrid’s Luis Suarez. He is only behind Karim Benzema who has 10 goals to his name.

Judging by the way Vini has been playing there are all the chances for him to finish as LaLiga’s second-highest scorer. He has been a very entertaining player to watch and undoubtedly, he could be the next Superstar of LaLiga. His attitude towards the game has been very positive and he has enjoyed his football this season. Both Carlo Ancelotti and Florentino Perez deserve all the credit for keeping their faith in the young man. Things are finally on the right track and it is looking like Vini’s breakout season in the loading.

Vini has proven his love for Real Madrid and the fact that he puts the club first and understands what playing for Real Madrid means has been a big motivating factor to his success. He only needs to continue the same form in the next year and the world will take note of another superstar making his case to be included among the World’s current bests.