Overview
- Carlos Vinícius said Botafogo, Corinthians and São Paulo contacted him before he signed for Grêmio after leaving Fulham as a free agent.
- He explained he chose Grêmio because the club made a concrete offer and showed the strongest interest during talks.
- Since arriving in July 2025, he has scored 21 goals in 23 matches for Grêmio and leads the 2026 national scoring list.
- He has recorded two hat-tricks this year, one against São Luiz in the state championship and another versus Botafogo in the league.
- Record reports he has 9 goals in 10 appearances for Grêmio in 2026, underscoring the surge that has elevated his profile.