Real Madrid hero Luis Figo has quickly been won over by Vinicius Junior.
The teenager has been outstanding for Real since the New Year.
And Figo says: "He is a young player with great talent and he does very well.
"I think I'm one of those who believe that age does not count in football. At 18 or 35, what matters is work and performance.
"It does not surprise me that (Santiago) Solari trusted him in a complicated time of the season, during which there were injuries. He has qualities."