Vinícius Souza

Vinícius de Souza Costa (born 17 June 1999) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for club Sheffield United.

Early career
Born and raised in Padre Miguel, neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Vinícius arrived at Flamengo in 2014 to play in the club's under 15 team approved by coach Zé Ricardo. In the youth team he played alongside Matheus Thuler and Lincoln, future teammates in the professional team.

Flamengo
On 9 March 2019, Vinícius debuted on the professional team playing in the final minutes of a Campeonato Carioca 1–1 draw against Vasco da Gama at Maracanã Stadium.

After the transfer of Gustavo Cuéllar to Al-Hilal in August 2019 head coach Jorge Jesus promoted Vinícius to the professional team. The Portuguese coach praised him very much comparing him to his former player Nemanja Matić.

On 10 October 2019, Vinícius played his first Campeonato Brasileiro Série A against Atlético Mineiro at Maracanã Stadium replacing Reinier in the injury time, Flamengo won 3–1.

Lommel
On 25 August 2020, Lommel signed Vinícius from Flamengo for a fee of €2.5 million.

Mechelen (loan)
On 1 July 2021, Vinícius joined K.V. Mechelen on a season-long loan.

Espanyol (loan)
On 8 July 2022, Vinícius joined Espanyol on a season-long loan.

Sheffield United
On 9 August 2023, Vinícius signed a four-year deal with Sheffield United. He made his debut for the club on 12 August, coming on as a substitute in 1–0 loss against Crystal Palace in the Premier League.

Honours
Flamengo
 * Copa Libertadores: 2019
 * Recopa Sudamericana: 2020
 * Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2019
 * Supercopa do Brasil: 2020
 * Campeonato Carioca: 2019, 2020