Brazilian right-back Vinicius Tobias, 20, who formerly played for Real Madrid and currently plays for Shakhtar Donetsk, has found himself at the center of a shocking paternity scandal. The young footballer had proudly celebrated the birth of his supposed daughter, Maite, on October 8 by getting a tattoo of her name on his arm. However, in a stunning revelation, a DNA test has confirmed that Tobias is not the biological father of the child.

Tobias’ ex-wife, social media influencer Ingrid Lima, took to social media to share the bombshell news. According to Lima, she and Tobias had an on-again, off-again relationship during the time of Maite’s conception. Lima revealed that both she and Tobias had moved on to other relationships during that period, leaving the question of Maite’s paternity uncertain.

The DNA test, which was conducted to determine Maite’s biological father, conclusively showed that Tobias is not the parent. Lima shared the results on social media, stating, “We decided to do a DNA test, and Maite is not Vinicius’ daughter.” The announcement has left Tobias’ fans and the football community stunned.

Vinicius Tobias has yet to publicly comment on the paternity test results. The young footballer has been focusing on his career, playing five times for Shakhtar Donetsk in the 2024/25 campaign.

Tobias rose to prominence after impressive performances in the U15 South American Championships in 2019. His skills drew comparisons to football stars Dani Alves and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Top European clubs, including Bayern Munich, Juventus, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid, showed interest in signing him.

Shakhtar Donetsk acquired Tobias’ services for £6million. He later joined Real Madrid on loan in 2022, making one appearance for the senior side. Tobias returned to Shakhtar Donetsk for the start of the 2024/25 season.

Fans and followers have flooded social media platforms with comments and reactions, ranging from shock and disappointment to support for Tobias. The situation serves as a reminder of the challenges and scrutiny that come with fame and public life.

As the story continues to unfold, Vinicius Tobias’ fans and the football community await his response to the paternity test results.