{{Short description|French YouTuber (born 1991)}} {{Unreliable sources|date=September 2025}} {{Infobox social media personality | name = Vinsky | image = Vinsky_en_2023.png | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|04|03}} | birth_place = Mantes-la-Jolie | occupation = {{Flatlist| * YouTuber * Entrepreneur }} | youtube_handle = @viinsky360 | youtube_display_name = Vinsky | youtube_years_active = 2009–present | youtube_subscribers = 1.53 million | youtube_views = 375 million | stats_update = October 21, 2025 }}
'''Vincent Maduro''' (born 4 March 1991), better known as '''Vinsky''', is a French YouTuber and entrepreneur.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2024-12-08 |date=2015-11-18 |language=fr-FR |last=SixtineP_ |title=Vinsky |url=https://www.nextplz.fr/people/114532-vinsky |website=NextPlz}}<!-- auto-translated from French by Module:CS1 translator --></ref> He is known for his football-related videos, including challenges with famous footballers, as well as for his involvement in the creation and management of Vinsky FC.
== Biography ==
=== YouTube career === Vinsky began his YouTube career in 2012, with videos mainly focused on video games, including the ''FIFA''<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2021-04-28 |title=PODCAST. Émilie Ros et Vinsky, la passion du foot ! |url=https://www.ouest-france.fr/sport/football/podcast-emilie-ros-et-vinsky-la-passion-du-foot-4dafcebe-a830-11eb-bbcd-331c0d4d8f0a |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=Ouest-France |language=fr}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Ducassou |first=Paul |date=2019-02-24 |title=VINSKY {{!}} Red Star Football Club |url=https://www.redstar.fr/2019-02-24/autres-equipes/vinsky/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=Red Star FC |language=fr-FR}}<!-- auto-translated from French by Module:CS1 translator --></ref> series. His channel, meets with growing success, attracting a wide audience thanks to challenges, soccer analysis and collaborations with famous figures in international soccer. He gained notable popularity with videos in which he challenged soccer stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, and Didier Drogba.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Double Contact - Vinsky: "J'ai défié Cristiano Ronaldo dans son jardin" |url=https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/replay-emissions/double-contact/double-contact-vinsky-j-ai-defie-cristiano-ronaldo-dans-son-jardin_AV-202201170385.html |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=RMC Sport |language=fr}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Schittly |first=Julie |date=2022-05-26 |title=TÉMOIGNAGE. Les vidéos de foot de Vinsky font des millions de vues : " YouTube a changé ma vie " |url=https://www.ouest-france.fr/bretagne/morbihan/temoignage-les-videos-de-foot-de-vinsky-ont-1-3-million-d-abonnes-youtube-a-change-ma-vie-0a6bfae2-dc4b-11ec-a2d7-184436cfa888 |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=Ouest-France |language=fr}}<!-- auto-translated from French by Module:CS1 translator --></ref>
=== Soccer career ===
==== Vinsky FC ==== In 2017, Vinsky took things a step further by founding his own soccer club, Vinsky FC, based in the Yvelines region of France, a team that initially competed in Départemental 6 and currently plays in D3.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2024-12-08 |date=2023-03-15 |first=Pierre-Alain |language=fr |last=Perennou |title=Vinsky FC : le club le plus précis du football amateur ? |url=https://www.footpack.fr/189436-on-teste-la-precision-du-vinsky-fc |website=footpack.}}<!-- auto-translated from French by Module:CS1 translator --></ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Fédération Française de Football |url=https://www.fff.fr/competition/club/560301-vinsky-football-club/equipes.html |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=FFF}}<!-- auto-translated from French by Module:CS1 translator --></ref> The project aims to entertain subscribers while offering a more personal vision of the sport. Vinsky FC matches are streamed live on Twitch,<ref>{{cite web |last=Bayard |first=Aurelien |date=2024-10-03 |title=Vinsky FC, tout d'un grand chez les petits - La Gazette en Yvelines |url=https://lagazette-yvelines.fr/2024/10/03/vinsky-fc-tout-dun-grand-chez-les-petits/ |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=La Gazette en Yvelines |language=fr-FR}}<!-- auto-translated from French by Module:CS1 translator --></ref> enabling fans to follow the club's progress. The club quickly attracted attention due to the popularity of its creator and its unique model blending soccer and digital content.<ref>{{cite web |last=Frédéric |first=Van de Ponseele |date=2019-11-26 |title=Vinsky FC, le foot version YouTube |url=https://www.leparisien.fr/sports/ile-de-france/vinsky-fc-le-foot-version-youtube-26-11-2019-8202357.php |access-date=2024-12-08 |website=Le Parisien |language=fr-FR}}<!-- auto-translated from French by Module:CS1 translator --></ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=2024-12-08 |date=2020-01-02 |language=fr |title=Vinsky : " Les gens pensent que je suis un pro raté… " |url=https://www.sofoot.com/articles/vinsky-les-gens-pensent-que-je-suis-un-pro-rate-en-partenariat-avec-kfc-fc-saison-2 |website=SOFOOT.com}}<!-- auto-translated from French by Module:CS1 translator --></ref>
==== Creation of a Football Academy ==== In 2021, Vinsky took the next step in its development by creating a soccer academy. This academy, located in Magnanville, aims to train young players by combining sports, academic and cultural education.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2024-12-08 |date=2021-11-05 |first=Marin |language=fr-FR |last=Woisard |title=Vinsky FC Academy : Le YouTubeur Vinsky lance un projet ultra-social et inclusif autour du foot |url=https://www.clique.tv/vinsky-fc-academy-le-youtubeur-vinsky-lance-un-projet-ultra-social-et-inclusif-autour-du-foot/ |website=Clique.tv}}<!-- auto-translated from French by Module:CS1 translator --></ref> In addition to training sessions, the academy offers homework help sessions, cultural outings and awareness-raising on the use of social networks. The aim is to prepare youngsters for a career in soccer, while offering them a comprehensive education.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2024-12-08 |date=10 June 2021 |language=fr-FR |title=Après avoir fondé son club, Vinsky crée son académie de football ! |url=https://www.booska-p.com/sport/actualites-sport/vinsky-academie-de-football/ |website=Booska-P}}<!-- auto-translated from French by Module:CS1 translator --></ref>
==== Takeover of pro club SC Escaldes ==== Building on its success with Vinsky FC, Vinsky has expressed its ambition to acquire a professional soccer club in Europe.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2024-12-08 |date=2024-11-15 |language=fr |title=Un club européen racheté par un Youtubeur français ? |url=https://www.onzemondial.com/autres-championnats/un-club-europeen-rachete-par-un-youtubeur-francais-926736 |website=Onze Mondial}}<!-- auto-translated from French by Module:CS1 translator --></ref> He is looking for clubs in less publicized but competitive leagues, with the idea of revitalizing these clubs by investing in infrastructure and teams, in the hope of taking part in European competitions such as the Champions League, Europa League or Conference League.<ref>{{Cite web |title="Ça n'a jamais été fait": le Youtubeur français Vinsky en passe de racheter un club de foot pro en Europe |url=https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/ca-n-a-jamais-ete-fait-le-youtubeur-francais-vinsky-en-passe-de-racheter-un-club-de-foot-pro-en-europe_AN-202411150618.html |access-date=2025-01-04 |website=RMC Sport |language=fr}}</ref>
On 20 February 2025, he announced in a YouTube video that he was taking over professional club Sporting Club Escaldes in the Segona Divisió.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=Za6o0vtoMw4 |title=J'AI REPRIS UN CLUB PRO ! OBJECTIF: QUALIFICATION EUROPÉENNE EN 3 ANS ! |date=2025-02-20 |last=VINSKY |access-date=2025-03-03 |via=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Redacció |date=2025-02-22 |title=Un youtuber gal ressuscita l'Sporting d'Escaldes |url=https://www.diariandorra.ad/esports/250222/youtuber-gal-ressuscita-l-sporting-d-escaldes_167748.html |access-date=2025-03-03 |website=Diari d'Andorra |language=ca}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-27 |title=Football: Vinsky achète un club pro et rêve de Coupe d'Europe |url=https://www.20min.ch/fr/story/football-ce-youtubeur-achete-un-club-pro-et-reve-de-coupe-d-europe-103290185 |access-date=2025-03-03 |website=20 minutes |language=fr}}</ref>
== References == {{Reflist}}
Category:1991 births Category:Living people Category:French football managers Category:French YouTubers