Paris, France – VitinhaS ascent to footballing superstardom reached a new peak this week, culminating in widespread discussion of a potential Ballon d’Or win. The paris Saint-Germain midfielder’s hat-trick against Tottenham Hotspur (5-3) has ignited debate, with experts and opposing managers alike acknowledging his world-class talent and trajectory.
Vitinha, 25, has rapidly become a pivotal figure for PSG, consistently delivering high-level performances and solidifying his position among the elite midfielders in the world. This latest display has prompted speculation about whether he could follow in the footsteps of Luka Modrić, who claimed the prestigious award in 2018 at age 33.
“He is someone who, today, is capable of transforming a match, of changing the balance of power single-handedly. he’s one of the best midfielders in the world right now, without a doubt,” stated former FC Porto and monaco player Costinha. “I always have trouble with comparisons but he is in the top 5 with Pedri,Neves,Barella,Bellingham. There’s no one above. And he can still progress, yes.”
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank echoed this sentiment following the defeat, stating, “We played against a good team, with a ballon d’Or (Ousmane Dembélé) and maybe the next one… Vitinha, wow, what a player.”
Vitinha recently finished on the Ballon d’Or podium, placing third behind Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal. Former Portuguese international Rui Barros believes this is just the beginning.”He has the dimension of a future Ballon d’Or,” Barros said. “This is indisputable, because every year, he plays all the matches and his performances are almost always of a high level.At worst, it’s acceptable on bad days. In fact, it is prodigious.”
Blaise Matuidi further emphasized Vitinha’s potential, stating, “It feels like it’s never going to stop. At 25, he has not yet entered his prime. I don’t see any limits for him. And so potentially, he is capable, like Luka Modrić over one season, of winning a Ballon d’Or.”
