A year of Vinícius Júnior: How has the Flamengo starlet done since Real Madrid paid €45million for his services?

"He's in the eye of the storm," said former Brazil full-back Júnior. "Everything he does is being blown out of proportion."

He was speaking about Vinícius Júnior, the Flamengo youngster bought by Real Madrid a year ago today. A €45million transfer fee is always likely to bring added scrutiny, but the effect is multiplied when you're just 17 years old.

Yet despite the odd controversy (hi, Botafogo fans!), Vinícius has been making fairly steady progress since the deal was confirmed, growing in stature and winning himself plenty of admirers.

For FourFourTwo, I look at the teenager's first year as a professional and assess his readiness to make an impact in Europe.