Vitinha is the heartbeat of the Portuguese team.
The 26-year-old is undeniably the best passer in Ligue 1, leading the league in total passes and accurate long passes by a wide margin.
Nicknamed the "Metronome", Vitinha has the capabilities to slow down or speed up the game at will. Vitinha finished third in the 2025 Ballon d'Or voting.
He will be alongside his PSG teammate Joao Neves in Portugal's' midfield during the 2026 World Cup in North America.
Vitinha Bio
Name | Vitor 'Vitinha' Machado Ferreira |
Age | 26 |
Birthday | Februray 13, 2000 |
Nationality | Portugal |
Birthplace | Vila das Aves, Portugal |
Position(s) | Central Midfield |
Current Club | PSG |
Shirt # | 17 |
Vitinha's Portugal Career
CAPS: 37
Goals: 0
Assists: 4
Vitinha made is Portuguese National Team debut on March 28, 2022, and has made 37 appearances since.
Vitinha was a member of Portugal's 2022 Qatar World Cup squad, but was not a major contributor for the team. He appeared in three matches, including a start against South Korea in the final group stage match.
Vintinha was a key member of Portugal's 2024/25 UEFA Nations League triumph, playing the majority of the minutes in the tournament and 120 minutes in the final vs. Spain.
Vitinha's Club Career
Vitinha began his career in the Porto youth system in Portugal. He won trophies during his time with Porto, including two Liga Portugal titles (2019/20, 2021/22), and two Taca de Portugal cups (2019/20, 2021/22).
The midfield anchor went on loan to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League for the 2020/21 season, then joined the French giants PSG in the middle of the 2021/22 season after returning to Porto.
Since joining PSG, Vitinha has become one of the teams most important players, and has lifted 12 trophies with the Paris based club.
Trophies include three Ligue 1 titles, two French Cup titles, and one UEFA Champions League victory in 2024/25.
Vitinha's Stats by Club
Appearances | Goals | Assists | |
Porto (2020-2022) | 59 | 4 | 6 |
Wolverhampton - Loan (2020-2021) | 22 | 1 | 1 |
PSG (2022-Present) | 196 | 26 | 24 |
Vitinha's Transfer Value
Vitinha's current market value is $130 million as of April 2026 according the transfermarkt.
This valuation is also the highest of his career. It first reached the $130 million mark in December 2025.
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