Vitinha: humble Ballon d’Or third, eager to improve

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·14. Oktober 2025

Vitinha: humble Ballon d’Or third, eager to improve

At 25, Vitinha, midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain, reacted with rare serenity at a press conference to his third place in the 2025 Ballon d'Or. Grateful to his teammates, the Portuguese player emphasized the importance of the team and his constant desire to improve.

Vitinha "It wouldn't have been possible without the team's work."

"Third in the Ballon d'Or? It's always very subjective, it depends on opinions. I'm happy, I was happy. It wouldn't have been possible without the team's work. I am very happy and grateful to everyone who helped me. Very happy. If one day I can do better, I will do even better. Nothing has changed, I am happier day by day. My family and friends too." Zidane mentioning me among the best? He is clearly a model for everyone in football, and even more so for a midfielder. He is always important, I am happy. I must continue. Improve if possible.

Vitinha "Defensively, I can improve."

What possible progress? Defensively, I can improve because I always try to give my best. Not just in aggression, but also in duels. What strengths? I don't like to talk about my strengths. Everyone knows what I do best."

Vitinha has not lost any of the modesty that has characterized him since his arrival in Paris. Far from boasting about his place on the Ballon d'Or podium, the 25-year-old Portuguese midfielder speaks above all about work and progress. His speech reveals a player who refuses complacency: he cites Zidane as a model, admits his areas for defensive improvement, and insists on team spirit above all.

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This lucidity makes him a pillar of Luis Enrique's PSG, capable of embodying a more introspective generation, where consistency counts as much as talent. Behind the recognition, Vitinha continues to move forward, aware that his real challenge begins now: to stay at the top without losing his authenticity.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.