"It has been a glorious 2025 for Portugal and Paris St-Germain midfielder Vitinha. The 25-year-old was integral for his club side as they won a treble including a maiden Champions League title. He then helped Portugal win the Nations League, scoring in the shootout as they beat Spain on penalties in the final. To cap off a successful spells, he was voted as the third best player in the world behind Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal at the Ballon d'Or ceremony."
"Vitinha joined the Porto academy in 2011 and rose through the ranks to the first team, making his debut in January 2020 against Gil Vicente. He would make seven further appearances that season as Porto won the Primeira Liga, but with the club under financial pressure, the then 20-year-old joined Wolves on a season-long loan with an option to buy for 17m. When announcing the signing that summer, Wolves executive chairman Jeff Shi said that Vitinha was "a crucial signing"."
Vitinha enjoyed a breakthrough 2025, playing a central role in Paris St-Germain's treble, including a maiden Champions League, and contributing to Portugal's Nations League victory. He scored in the shootout as Portugal beat Spain in the final and finished third in the Ballon d'Or voting. Vitinha came through Porto's academy, debuting in January 2020 and featuring in Porto's title-winning season. Financial strain at Porto led to a season-long loan to Wolves with an option to buy. Wolves' chairman described him as a crucial signing, though fans initially saw only glimpses of his later superstar form. His transition to English football was hampered by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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