Could Vitinha be this year’s surprise Ballon d’Or winner? The PSG midfielder has entered the race, and Portugal’s national team boss, Roberto Martinez, is now openly backing his candidacy.
Coming off a standout performance in the Nations League semifinal against Germany—where he came off the bench and helped flip the game in Portugal’s 2–1 win—Vitinha continues to build on what’s already a remarkable season.
“He’s been essential to PSG’s success”
A Champions League winner with Paris Saint-Germain, Vitinha, 25, has been quietly delivering top-level performances week after week. His national team coach, Roberto Martinez, is making it clear:
“What Vitinha is doing this season justifies it, without a doubt. He’s been essential to PSG’s success. He deserves the Ballon d’Or.”
While bigger names like Ousmane Dembélé, Lamine Yamal, and even Kylian Mbappé may dominate the headlines, Vitinha’s consistent excellence is turning heads. He may not be the bookmakers’ favourite—but with his growing list of influential supporters, he’s a genuine dark horse in the 2025 Ballon d’Or race.
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