Study: Vitor Roque of Palmeiras is Brazil’s top U21 player | OneFootball

The CIES Football Observatory, a Swiss sports research organization, has named forward Vitor Roque, from Palmeiras, as the best U-21 player in the Brazilian Championship, based on its statistical criteria. “Tigrinho“, as he’s called by Verdão fans, is followed by Breno Bidon, from Corinthians; Rayan, from Vasco; and Montoro, from Botafogo.

The survey also included players from the Argentine Championship and, even so, Vitor Roque kept the top spot on the list, with 79.8 points out of 100, according to the CIES index.

Breno Bidon appears in second place overall, with 79.1 points. Rayan is in fourth place, with 78.8, behind only Elías Báez, from San Lorenzo. Meanwhile, Montoro is in seventh, with 77.0 points.

Palmeiras standout

After a frustrating stint in Europe, Vitor Roque rediscovered his good form at Palmeiras. “Tigrinho” arrived at Verdão in February 2025 and, since then, has played 44 matches, scored 14 goals, and provided four assists.

Under Abel Ferreira, the forward has been standing out in the strike partnership with the Argentine Flaco López. In the last 11 matches, the two have combined for 20 direct goal contributions — with eight goals and three assists from Vitor Roque.

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🥇 Vitor Roque (Palmeiras) 🥈 Breno Bidon (Corinthians) 🥉 Elías Báez (San Lorenzo)

4️⃣ Rayan (Vasco) 5️⃣ Agustín Medina (Lanús) 6️⃣ Milton Delgado (Boca Juniors) 7️⃣ Álvaro Montoro (Botafogo) 8️⃣ Santino Andino (Godoy Cruz) 9️⃣ Dylan Aquino (Lanús) 🔟 Maher Carrizo (Vélez).

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