Vitinha on top: “the best midfielder in the world”, says Martínez | OneFootball

The coach of Portugal, Roberto Martínez, offered high praise to Vitinha (25 years old), the midfielder of Paris Saint-Germain, during a press conference. According to him, the Parisian is simply "the best midfielder in the world," even ahead of his compatriot João Neves (20 years old), another gem of the Parisian club.

Long overshadowed, Vitinha is gradually establishing himself as one of the most unjustly underestimated players of his generation. Neither flamboyant in raw statistics nor a fan of spectacular moves, the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder shines elsewhere: in his understanding of the game, the fluidity he brings, and that rare ability to enhance his teammates. Roberto Martínez, by calling him the "best midfielder in the world", highlights a player often eclipsed by more media-friendly profiles. Yet, advanced data from the Champions League confirms his influence: volume of progressive passes, high recovery, intelligent pressing — all elements that make Vitinha a silent engine. He doesn't need the spotlight to dominate. Perhaps that's the mark of the truly great: transforming the game without seeming to.

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