"If Rodri won it, he deserves it too": Neither Dembélé nor Yamal, this player is the new favorite for the Ballon d'Or
After an exceptional season, punctuated by a Champions League victory, Paris Saint-Germain has seen its players take on a new dimension on the world football scene. At 25 years old, this discreet player has won everything: Ligue 1 , Coupe de France, Trophée des Champions, Champions League and even the Nations League with Portugal. Vitinha now has his sights set on the Club World Cup with PSG. A goal well started yesterday with a big victory over Atlético Madrid (4-0).
Collective victories that could elevate him a little higher in the hierarchy of favorites for the Ballon d'Or, and it's not just anyone who says it: " I certainly have a preference for midfielders but if Portugal wins the Nations League , give Vitinha the Ballon d'Or. He is terribly underrated so he is my favorite " said Toni Kroos before Portugal's title in the Nations League. An opinion widely shared by his former teammate at Real Madrid , Luka Modric: " In my opinion, he is one of the best midfielders in the world, if not the best ." Monumental praise that should make him the future winner of the Ballon d'Or, especially if we compare him to Rodri, who won the prestigious individual trophy last season: " If Rodri won the Ballon d'Or last season, Vitinha deserves it too, without a doubt" says his coach at PSG, Luis Enrique .
Vitinha has been posting some impressive stats this season, beyond his numerous trophies: 8 goals and 3 assists in all competitions. But beyond the pure statistics, it's his influence on the current best team in Europe that is impressive. Having entered a new dimension, the Parisian midfielder has even seen his stock skyrocket. He is now worth €80 million according to Transfermrkt .
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