Vinicius Tobias: “The truth is that Vinicius Jr is a perfect player”

Shakhtar Donetsk player Vinicius Tobias during the Conference League quarter-final match between AZ and Shakhtar Donetsk at the AFAS Stadium in Alkmaar, the Netherlands, on April 16, 2026. (Photo by Marcel van Dorst/EYE4IMAGES/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images Former Real Madrid defender Vinicius Tobias spoke to Marca about his time at the club, reflecting on his development, the challenges he faced, and the lessons he took from training alongside some of the world’s best players. Tobias also reserved special praise for Vinicius Jr, highlighting both his quality on the pitch and his character off it.

“The truth is that Vinicius Jr is a perfect player. He has many qualities, both on and off the field. As a person, he’s an excellent teammate.

And he’s a very hard worker. So, I think a lot of people talk about Vini… but for me, they should also talk about everyone who plays for Real Madrid. Because it’s not just one player who makes the difference.

It’s everyone. But Vini, for me, the work he’s been doing, the matches he’s played, for me, is excellent. ” The Brazilian right-back detailed how his move to Europe came quickly, arriving at Real Madrid without prior first-team experience and needing to adjust to a completely new environment.