Zico: Vinicius needs to improve his shooting LaLiga - Real Madrid Believes he can become the world's best

If there's anyone who knows a thing or two about technique, it's former Brazil and Flamengo legend Zico, and the 65-year-old believes that Real Madrid starlet Vinicius needs to improve his shooting ability if he is to fulfil his talent at the highest level.

The 18-year-old new recruit is the latest talented youngster to join the ranks at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, with the Brazilian securing a 45 million euro move earlier this summer.

"In any activity, the secret is in the work, nobody is born knowing, we are born with a gift and the gift is improved," said Zico to MARCA.

"Certain situations can be perfected, mainly certain fundamental aspects of playing football and Vinícius needs to improve his shooting ability a lot.

"Using the front of the foot is not his strong point, you cannot simply shoot using only one type of shot all the time."

Nevertheless, Zico believes that his compatriot's continued development could see him become one of the world's best in years to come and believes the player's intelligence and ability to weave out of difficult situations is what makes him special.

"He's very talented, he's a player who, I have no doubt, can evolve a lot more, I just hope he does not lose his Brazilian roots," he continued.

"What makes Vinícius different is what made Neymar different: the one-on-ones, the ability and the intelligence to get out of a difficult situation."

"We are happy to see the talent that he has already begun to show and, right now, it seems the investment made for him was correct.

"He must be patient and wait for the game time to take advantage of the moments when he has the ability to impress."