Ballon d’Or, Vitinha aims higher

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Ballon d’Or, Vitinha aims higher

Vitinha intends to become Ballon d'Or before the end of his career.

Almost all the suspense for the 2025 Ballon d'Or revolved around two players: Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal. We almost forget that another element of Paris Saint-Germain reached the podium.

Indeed, Vitinha came in third position in the votes for the prestigious individual award.
“It’s always very subjective, it’s a matter of opinion. I'm happy, I'm happy. This would not have been possible without the work of the team,” he reacted at a press conference.

In the 2024-2025 financial year, Vitinha had the best season of his career. The former FC Porto player was used 59 times by Luis Enrique.

Vitinha, future Ballon d’Or?

“I am very happy and grateful to all the people who helped me, continues the native of Santo Tirso, who
dream even bigger. Very happy. If one day I do better, it will be even better. »

This Tuesday evening, Vitinha will probably line up with Portugal, against Hungary, at the José Alvalade stadium. A meeting counting for the fourth day of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.