GFFN Awards | Why PSG’s Vitinha was elected Player of the Season | OneFootball

Following a podium finish in last year’s Ballon d’Or rankings, Vitinha has continued to serve as the anchor of an all-conquering Paris Saint-Germain midfield. His tenacious approach and his ease in gliding between opposition lines have not waned, while his passing range remains key to the Parisians’ transitions.

The Portuguese international is also a rarity in the squad, in that he is a regular presence in Luis Enrique’s lineups across all competitions. Despite playing every minute of the Champions League campaign so far, the 26-year-old has also been a fixture of the Asturian’s starting eleven in Ligue 1. The indefatigable midfielder was only stopped in his tracks by a heel injury in the second half of April, which saw him miss three games.

With more than twice as many minutes this season as the likes of Ousmane Dembélé or Marquinhos, it stands to reason that Vitinha would have the most influence on PSG’s success this season. In Ligue 1, he has often served as captain in the absence of the Brazilian defender, having assumed the role of vice-captain over the summer. Once the centre-back leaves the club, the armband will in all likelihood be passed down to Vitinha.

The midfielder will have saved his exploits in front of goal for the European stage, which has seen six of his seven goals this season, including a hat-trick in November against Tottenham. It would be no surprise to see him strike against North London opposition again at the end of the month.

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