Vítor Machado Ferreira, known as Vitinha, is a midfielder born in Santo Tirso in 2000, developed at FC Porto, and currently a central figure at Paris Saint-Germain and the Portuguese national team.
Vitinha joined FC Porto at 11, excelling in their 2019 UEFA Youth League win and earning the revelation award at the Toulon Tournament. After a loan spell at Wolverhampton, he became crucial to FC Porto's system, being named Best Young Player in the Primeira Liga in 2021/22. He debuted for the senior national team in March 2022, contributing to World Cup qualification.
In 2022, he signed a five-season contract with PSG for €40 million. At 22, he helped the Parisian club win their 11th French Championship title. Vitinha is recognized for his technical skill, ball control, precise passing, and tactical intelligence, adapting to various midfield positions.
