Since his arrival in 2022, Vitinha has followed the progression curve of Paris Saint-Germain. Restrained by Lionel Messi and Neymar during his Parisian debut, the Portuguese international then continued to improve to today become the conductor of the team coached by Luis Enrique. Third in the 2025 Ballon d'Or behind Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal, Vitinha also impresses his predecessors, including Pedro Miguel Pauleta.
A historic figure for PSG in the early 2000s, the former striker was invited to talk about his compatriot. Present Wednesday evening on RMC, the “Aigle des Açores” was full of praise for Vitinha, saying that he was one of, if not the, best midfielder in the world currently. “Yes, I think so. Him and Pedri from FC Barcelona, ​​I believe they are two players who have an enormous level. »
And the former Lusitanian international continues. “It reminds us of the time of(Andres) Iniesta. He doesn't lose the ball, he's a player who is always in a good position. When he has the ball, he can do everything. He doesn't make a mistake, he doesn't miss a pass. In addition, he feels the confidence of the team, of his coach, of his club, and that is important for him. It's a phenomenon. »
Pauleta under the spell of Vitinha
At twenty-five years old, the man who trained at FC Porto before being loaned for a year to Wolverhampton is now the delight of Parisian supporters and the Portuguese selection. With his club, he has taken part in eighteen matches since the start of the season. In all competitions, he scored three goals and provided seven assists.
Tuesday evening against Bayer Leverkusen (2-7, 3rd day of the Champions League), Vitinha delighted again and it was he who scored the seventh and final goal for his team, not without having been the decisive passer on the fifth goal scored by his friend and compatriot, Nuno Mendes. Vitinha clearly hasn't finished impressing.
