PSG: Vitinha and Fabián Ruiz, the brains pulling the strings | OneFootball

According to data published by DataMB, Portuguese midfielder Vitinha (25 years old) and Spaniard Fabián Ruiz (29 years old) are among the most influential midfielders in Europe. The chart comparing forward passes and through passes places the two Parisians in an elite sphere, reflecting the tactical work of Luis Enrique at Paris Saint-Germain.

In this chart, one detail stands out: Vitinha soars above the rest of the continent. No other European midfielder combines as many progressive passes and through balls as he does. His extreme positioning, far from the likes of Pedri, Barella, or Kimmich, illustrates a player who has become a driving force for disruption. Always between the lines, the Portuguese seeks out openings rather than simply recycling the ball. His game, built on risk-taking and surgical precision, reflects the trust Luis Enrique has placed in him for several months now.

At his side, Fabián Ruiz presents a more measured profile, but is just as essential. His numbers reveal impressive consistency in forward passing, with a volume higher than most midfielders in Europe’s top five leagues. The Spaniard embodies control and continuity, ensuring the fluidity of Paris’s play when Vitinha raises the tempo. Together, they form a perfect duality: one creates controlled chaos, the other a calm tempo.

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