Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior the 'most destructive player' in world football, says Michael Owen

Michael Owen has described Vinicius Junior as the “most destructive” player in world football. The Real Madrid forward scored the winner in the Champions League final in 2022 against Liverpool and has followed that success with another impressive season. Ad Vinicius has scored 23 times in all competitions, frightening opposing defenders with his pace and trickery.

La Liga'A problem we have to solve' — Ancelotti says abuse of Vinicius Jr is issue for Spanish football07/02/2023 AT 18:35 Despite Real being pipped to the La Liga title by Barcelona, the Brazilian once again starred in Europe with a stunning goal in his team’s Champions League semi-final first leg against Manchester City. Contemplating the impact Vinicius has had on the global game, Owen said: “I think you could argue that he’s probably the most destructive player in the world.” Joining Owen on BT Sport was Rio Ferdinand, who immediately responded: “More than Mbappe?” “One of them!" Owen replied. «I mean Mbappe, him, there’s not that many people you would say would strike fear into players.

When you’re going to bed before a game, you’re thinking ‘oh no, I’ve got to mark him tomorrow’, there’s not many players.» With Mbappe brought into the conversation, Owen said the pair stand head and shoulders above any other attacking players. “Even someone like Haaland. Of course, unbelievable player but I’m not sure you’d lose sleep.