Vini Jr. Brings the Heat Home to Brazil With the Reveal of His New Madame Tussauds Wax Figure

One year after pulling off the ultimate prank in New York by posing as his own wax figure, global football phenom Vinicius Junior is back—this time unveiling his incredibly lifelike wax double with Madame Tussauds, for real.

The big reveal? Nothing short of spectacular. Vini Jr. chose the electric Praça da Apoteose at Rio’s iconic Sambódromo Marquês de Sapucaí—a Carnival landmark bursting with soul, samba, and pure Carioca pride. Steps from where he grew up, designed by architectural legend Oscar Niemeyer, and buzzing with beats from L7nnon, the celebration was hosted by MC Rafael Zulu and filled with famous faces, family, and the future stars of the Vini Jr. Institute.

Wearing the unmistakable Brazilian national team kit, the figure captures everything we love about Vini: unstoppable style, next-level footwork, and the kind of star power that lights up both Real Madrid and the Seleção Brasileira.From the streets of Rio to the heart of NYC—Vini Jr. is officially waxed and ready for the spotlight!