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·29 novembre 2025

PSG – Vitinha, brain over brawn

There is no doubt today, Vitinha, a 25-year-old midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain, is currently the best player in his position. Speaking to L’Equipe, Costinha, 50 years old, former midfielder for FC Porto and AS Monaco, with 53 caps for Portugal, shared his thoughts on his compatriot's recent performances.

Costinha: "He knows how to move, find open spaces, compensate, and always knows how to keep the ball alive"

"Talking about Vitinha immediately reminds me of people in Porto back then saying, 'He’s not strong enough physically, he won’t hold up.' Vitinha's greatest quality is his brain. He is a player of great intelligence. He knows how to move, find open spaces, compensate, and always knows how to keep the ball alive. In terms of time management, I have rarely seen a player as intelligent. He always knows what the game requires. And on top of that, he has added goals to his repertoire, which he needed. This gives him a leadership dimension. He is one of the best midfielders in the world right now, without a doubt. I always struggle with comparisons, but he is in the top 5 with players like Pedri, Neves, Barella, Bellingham. There is no one above. And he can still improve, yes. Because every time he has faced a challenge, he is so intelligent that he has overcome it."

At only 25 years old, Vitinha has established himself over the past two seasons as the leader of the Parisian midfield. A conductor, he is capable of taking control of the game, delivering decisive passes, and also scoring, as was the case against Tottenham (5-3) this Wednesday in the Champions League.

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Due to his age, this means he still has room for improvement. The experience he will accumulate will allow him to gain confidence and thus make even more decisions within the game. Overall, PSG has recruited a gem in Vitinha, who is also thriving in the Portuguese national team alongside his partner João Neves.

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