Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha, 25, received a glowing tribute from Roberto Martinez at a press conference. He sees Vitinha as a potential Ballon d’Or winner and believes that the PSG player, like Fabian Ruiz (29), deserves to be considered among the best in the world.
Martinez “He’s exceptional
“Vitinha golden ball?
Personally, I like him, he’s exceptional. If he doesn’t win now, he has the potential to win throughout his career. Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz should be taken into account.”
Paris Saint-Germain have built their domination of Europe this season on a midfield that is technical, creative and rigorous. Buoyed by Vitinha at the peak of his powers, the Parisian central midfield has established itself as one of the most effective on the continent. The midfielder combines physical impact, tactical intelligence and attacking projection, enabling PSG to control the majority of their matches, including those against Europe’s top teams.
Victory in the Champions League 2025 was no accident: it was the consecration of a collective in which the midfield was the bedrock of all ambitions, capable of smothering opponents and launching decisive attacks. So yes, there’s no reason not to include other players in the Ballon d’Or equation. We know, however, that this ceremony pays little tribute to players who are less visible, but just as indispensable.
