Vitinha: Ballon d'Or contender or bench warmer? The enigma persists...

The question of whether Vitinha, the PSG midfielder, is a rising star or an overrated player is up for debate. While he shines in club play, his appearances for the national team are more subdued.

Recently, a former Real Madrid star, Santi Canizares, surprised many by including Vitinha among the Ballon d'Or favorites, alongside Achraf Hakimi. For Canizares, the Portuguese player is a discreet but essential leader for PSG, an opinion that contrasts sharply with his recent benching in the Nations League semi-final between Portugal and Germany. This absence fueled discussions about his true status. Even Didier Deschamps, coach of the French national team, indirectly commented on Vitinha's situation at PSG, highlighting the lack of French players in the Parisian midfield.

Time will tell if Vitinha will confirm his exceptional potential or remain a high-level player relegated to a substitute role. His status remains, for now, undefined.