Vinicius José Paixo de Oliveira Jnr. is a Brazilian professional football player who competes for Real Madrid, the Brazil National Team, and clubs in La Liga. He came to Real in 2018 after beginning his career with Flamengo in Serie A. He is renowned for his athleticism, ability to break down defenses, and ability to play defense. Vinicius’ body is covered in some really intriguing tattoos. Let’s examine them and the meanings they convey.

1. ‘Jesus’ Tattoo 

The footballer has a tattoo of the face of Jesus Christ on his left shoulder. Additionally, beneath the image of Jesus, there is the tattooed phrase “Verás que um filho teu no forge à luta.”

Meaning: His religious beliefs and the sacrifice made by Jesus Christ to save humanity are represented by the tattoo of Jesus on his shoulder. The statement on his arm, which is in Portuguese and reads, “You will see that your son does not escape the fight,” demonstrates his fortitude in pursuing his goals and his desire to triumph. The tattoo also demonstrates how strongly he believes in his religion.

2. Writing Tattoo

Vinicius has another quotation tattooed on his left bicep. He also has the letters “vjr” on the inside of his elbow.Meaning: Vinicius Junior is represented by the letters “vjr” on the player’s logo.

3. ‘Lion and Rose’ Tattoo

Tattoo: He has a lion’s face inked on the top side of his left forearm. On his left wrist, he also has a rose flower tattoo.The lion on his arm symbolizes his solar sign, Leo, and displays his fierce warrior nature. Vinicius’ birthday is July 12th, 2000. You’ll soon learn that he has another tattoo on his body that refers to his birthdate.

4. ‘Eye’ Tattoo

Tattoo: He has a tattoo of an eye on the inside of his left forearm with the word “Acredite” above the eye. Another circle and a triangle are also inked inside the eye.The Portuguese word for “believe” is written on his arm. His aspiration to play professional football is symbolized by the tattoo of an eye. The tattoo matches the boy’s tattoo directly below it. The whole aesthetic reflects his since childhood desire to play professional football.

5. ‘Boy’ Tattoo

He has a tattoo of a little boy holding onto a fence and gazing over the other side while holding a football beneath his right foot. The tattoo is on the inside of his left forearm. Additionally, he has the number “45105147” inked on the inside of his left wrist.

Meaning: The Portuguese phrase “Accredited nos seus sonhos,” which translates to “Belief in Your Dreams,” appeared alongside the football player’s tattoo on his Instagram story. Vinicius’ early dream of playing football is symbolized by the tattoo of the little boy peering through the fence and the eye above it. The ink depicts a youthful Vinicius who aspired to be a professional. 

6. ‘Side’ Tattoo

Vinicius has a few lines in Portuguese tattooed on the left side of his body. Below the lines, there is a tiny football that may be another tattoo reflecting his desire to play professional football.

7. ‘Words’ Tattoo

The football player has the tattoo “Abençoado por Deus 2000” on his right thigh.The Portuguese phrase “Blessed by God 2000″—a reference to his birth year—is written on his thigh. Vinicius’ birthday is July 12th, 2000. 

8. ‘Thigh’ Tattoo

Tattoo: Vinicius also has a tattoo on his left thigh, but it is unknown because he hasn’t shown it off yet.