When was the last time Brazil’s Vinicius Jr played in India?

Vinicius Jr. is one of the biggest names in the Brazil squad that will take on India in an international friendly in Kolkata. | Photo Credit: K.R. DEEPAK

The Indian men’s football team will take on Brazil in a highly anticipated international friendly at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday.

The fixture is part of India’s three high-profile clashes in this international window, having held Panama to a 1-1 draw a week earlier, while Kolkata will host Uruguay on October 6.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side may be missing in-form Raphinha in the front line, but the attack has prodigies like Endrick and Estevao, and the menacing Vinicius Junior, who has had experience playing in India.

When did Vinicius Jr last play in India?

The Real Madrid forward was part of the Brazil Under-17 squad that played the BRICS U-17 Football Cup, held in Goa in 2016.

Vinicius played all of Brazil’s games against India, China, Russia and South Africa as the South American nation was crowned champion. He also walked away as the top scorer with four goals to his name.