Since the arrival of Luis Enrique at PSG, Vitinha has taken on an astonishing dimension. Timorous under Christophe Galtier, even heckled by the stars of the team at the time, the Portuguese took advantage of the departures of Messi then Neymar and Mbappé to become the driving force behind his team’s play. Some observers even believe that he is simply the best player in the world in his position. The third in the latest Ballon d’Or ranking won everything in his path. He was even crowned best player in the Intercontinental Cup final won with forceps against Flamengo (1-1, 2-1 tab).
O Jogo did not hesitate to award him the title of best Portuguese player of the year 2025, “ obviously » even writes the media. It’s not trivial when you’re alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Ruben Dias and Bernardo Silva in the selection. “ It’s been a perfect year, but I’m aiming even higher », assumes the winner, determined to conquer the next titles, both with PSG and with the Seleçao where a great year awaits him. He is preparing to play the 2nd World Cup of his career after 2022 and believes in his chances, even if, on paper, Portugal is starting a very small step behind other selections.
“I am recognized by those who know»
“ As a club, we want to win every match we compete for. In selection, of course, the long-awaited and coveted World Cup, which would be unprecedented and historiche continues. There is a great desire to play this World Cup and we hope it will happen quickly, because we really want to fight and win. We are not favorites, we are contenders. I think we have to approach the competition with this in mind. » Portugal can now count on him and his new status as a leading player at world level.
It is also one of his greatest prides, having the recognition of his peers. Modrić, Bernardo Silva, Kimmich and Nagelsmann nominated him for the FIFA-The Best Trophy. “ I am recognized by those who know. » There was especially the podium at the Ballon d’Or. “ It’s something that leaves an indelible mark. (…) I knew it was important to win collective trophies. I was also aware of having achieved good individual performances in all competitions with PSG and, moreover, of having won the Nations League with Portugal, always being at the highest level. I was confident that I could be well placed and aim for a good ranking, but I never thought about those top three places », Explains the 25-year-old Parisian, particularly proud.
