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Blaise Matuidi hails Vitinha as “perhaps the best midfielder in the world”

Vitinha
November 2025

Blaise Matuidi has lavished praise on Vitinha after the midfielder’s first career hat trick in PSG’s 5-3 Champions League win against Tottenham, calling the Portuguese star exceptional and suggesting he is now perhaps the best midfielder in the world on current form. Vitinha scored in the 45th, 53rd and 76th minutes, including a late penalty, to cap a complete display of pressing, passing and intelligent movement. Matuidi highlighted his speed of thought, wide shooting range and Thiago Motta style reading of play, and urged him to emulate Luka Modric and chase future Ballon d’Or contention.

Vitinha hat-trick sparks wild PSG comeback against Spurs

Vitinha
November 2025

Vitinha delivered a career-best display with his first professional hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain overturned two deficits to beat Tottenham 5-3 in a chaotic Champions League tie, keeping the holders on course for a top-eight league-phase finish and strengthening their grip on qualification. The midfielder equalised before half-time, struck again after Spurs’ second goal, then completed his treble from the penalty spot after Fabian Ruiz and Willian Pacho had scored, later crediting a new goalscoring mindset and inspiration from Joao Neves’ recent hat-trick for his sudden scoring surge.

Vitinha Eyes Ballon d’Or Rise After Dream PSG Season

Vitinha (PSG)
September 2025

Vitinha reflected on a “dream season” after winning four trophies with PSG and Nations League success with Portugal, stating he now aims to push for a high Ballon d’Or finish alongside nominees Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembele. The 25-year-old midfielder was pivotal in PSG’s historic quadruple, earning recognition on the Ballon d’Or shortlist. Vitinha insisted expectations rise after such triumphs, vowing to keep improving and deliver for Portugal in World Cup qualifiers, starting with Armenia.

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