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Vitinha
Vítor Machado Ferreira
Vítor Machado Ferreira, known as Vitinha, is a Portuguese professional midfielder who plays for Paris Saint-Germain and represents Portugal at senior international level. Developed by FC Porto, he joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2022 and has received UEFA recognition for his performances in European club competition.
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Portugal · Professional footballer, Midfielder
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At a glance
- He is a midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain and a senior Portugal international.
- He entered FC Porto's development system at age 11 and progressed to the first team.
- UEFA's Technical Observer panel selected him for the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League Team of the Season.
- UEFA named him Player of the Match in the 2026 Champions League final after Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal on penalties.
Development at FC Porto
Born on 13 February 2000, Vitinha joined FC Porto's development system at age 11. He progressed through the youth ranks, was part of the club's UEFA Youth League-winning side in 2019 and made his first-team debut in a Portuguese Cup quarter-final against Varzim in 2020.
Club career
Vitinha spent the 2020-21 season on loan at Wolverhampton Wanderers, his first experience playing outside Portugal. He subsequently returned to FC Porto before signing for Paris Saint-Germain on 30 June 2022.
International and European recognition
Vitinha made his senior Portugal debut during the March 2022 FIFA World Cup play-offs and later started the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League final victory over Spain. At club level, UEFA selected him for the 2023-24 Champions League Team of the Season and named him Player of the Match in Paris Saint-Germain's penalty-shootout victory over Arsenal in the 2026 final.
Timeline
- Was part of FC Porto's UEFA Youth League-winning group.
- Joined Wolverhampton Wanderers on loan for the 2020-21 season.
- Signed for Paris Saint-Germain from FC Porto.
- Paris Saint-Germain announced his contract extension through 2029.
- Started as Portugal won the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League final against Spain.
- Was named UEFA Champions League final Player of the Match after Paris Saint-Germain's penalty-shootout victory over Arsenal.
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Current context
- Paris Saint-Germain announced that Vitinha's contract runs through 2029. This reflects the club's announced extension and should be rechecked if a later transfer or contract announcement is relevant.
- Paris Saint-Germain's player profile lists him as a midfielder wearing number 17. Club registration and shirt numbers can change between or during seasons.
- UEFA's Portugal player profile lists Vitinha as a Portugal midfielder and identifies Paris as his club. This supports his current association with the Portugal national team but does not guarantee selection for every future squad.
Biographical facts
- He was born on 13 February 2000.
- He joined FC Porto's development system at age 11 and progressed through the club's youth ranks.
- He was part of the FC Porto side that won the UEFA Youth League in 2019.
- He made his FC Porto first-team debut in a Portuguese Cup quarter-final against Varzim in 2020.
- He made his senior Portugal debut during the March 2022 FIFA World Cup play-offs.
- UEFA's Technical Observer panel selected him for the 2023-24 UEFA Champions League Team of the Season.
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Affiliations associated with Vitinha.
- Paris Saint-Germain First-team midfielder 2022-06-30–present
- Portugal national football team Senior international midfielder present
- FC Porto Academy and first-team player
- Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Loan player 2020-09-09
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