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Converts penalty Vitinha scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-1 win versus Lyon.

Impact Vitinha converted an early first half penalty Sunday to stretch the Paris Saint-Germain lead to 2-0 over Lyon in a fixture they would kick-on to win 3-1. In addition to his penalty conversion, the midfielder added on tackle (one won), one clearance and one interception to the team's defensive effort. Vitinha has started and played the full 90 minutes in each of PSG's most recent five fixtures across all competitions.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots in draw Vitinha registered two shots (zero on goal) to go with four crosses (one accurate), three corners, one chance created and one interception in Friday's 0-0 draw against Auxerre.

Impact Vitinha displayed his quality once again in midfield. While he wasn't directly involved in a goal, he came close to scoring a stunner in the second half with a shot that hit the crossbar. He took two shots in this game, bringing his total to seven over his last four appearances with PSG. Additionally, he created one chance, increasing his season total to 19 chances in 16 games, highlighting his contribution to the team's creativity.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench in 3-0 win Vitinha scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 3-0 win against Toulouse.

Impact Vitinha scored the team's third goal in the match and his second in the league campaign. The 24-year-old scored with his only shot on goal. Vitinha also made an interception.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active Tuesday Vitinha (ankle) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's trip to Arsenal.

Impact Vitinha is back in the starting XI after overcoming an ankle injury that knocked him out against Rennes. The midfielder was likely just rested against Rennes, but it's still a good sign that he's fully fit and back in the starting XI. Vitinha has been a crucial part of the first team when fit.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Friday Vitinha (ankle) is not in the lineup to face Rennes on Friday.

Impact Vitinha was deemed questionable Friday after working away from the group, so his absence from this match isn't surprising. Fabian Ruiz will start in midfield alongside Joao Neves and Warren Zaire-Emery, while the Portuguese playmaker will aim to recover in time to face Arsenal on Tuesday in the UEFA Champions League.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On injury list again Vitinha is questionable for Friday's match against Rennes after working individually due to ankle issues, according to his club.

Impact Vitinha has picked up some discomfort in his ankle, forcing him to train individually Thursday. This leaves him in question for Friday's match, as he will have minimal time to recover. That said, it is most likely he will earn a spot on the bench or be left out to face Rennes, with Fabian Ruiz as his probable replacement.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Vitinha (ankle) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's clash with Girona.

Impact Vitinha is back in the starting XI for Wednesday's match after overcoming a minor ankle issue. The midfielder was left out of the squad against Brest to give him a chance to recover. He's now back to full fitness and back in his role as a first-choice starter in the midfield three.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Left out to face Brest Vitinha (ankle) is out for Saturday's match against Brest, according to his club.

Impact Vitinha will sit out the first match back from the break, as he is still dealing with pain in his ankle after spraining it while serving with the Portuguese national team. This will be a tough loss for the club, as he has started in all three matches to begin the season and even scored a goal in their last time out. He will now look for a return in their next match as they begin UCL play, with Fabian Ruiz his likely replacement until fit again.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injured with national team Vitinha picked up an injury with Portugal and has returned to France, according to his national team.

Impact Vitinha has gone down over the international break, having returned to PSG early due to the issues. Not much more is known of his condition at this time, leaving his status moving forward up in the air. He has started in all three games to begin the season, so this could be a huge loss if he misses time.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bags goal from penalty spot Vitinha scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 win over Lille.

Impact Vitinha earned his first goal contribution of the season Sunday, finding the back of the net in the 33rd minute from the penalty spot. He has now started in all three matches to begin the season and looks likely to be a decent contributor this campaign, notching 11 goal contributions last campaign despite having a smaller role.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid against Slovenia Vitinha registered three shots (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Monday's 3-0 win on PKs against Slovenia.

Impact Vitinha was pretty active but a little inaccurate in the final third and padded his stats with a few set pieces. He has registered six shots (two on target), three chances created and 12 crosses (four accurate) in three appearances.

JULY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Marseille sells forward Vitinha to Italian club Genoa owned by US investor 777

Marseille has sold forward Vitinha to Genoa after loaning him to the Italian side in the second half of last season

JUNE 21, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steady performance in victory Vitinha generated three shots (two on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Tuesday's 2-1 victory versus Czech Republic.

Impact Vitinha was stalwart in the Portuguese midfield Tuesday, holding the line with two tackles (two won), an interception and a block. He led Portugal with six corners, splitting duty with Bruno Fernandes. Vitinha has the ability to impact the match at both ends of the pitch. Over 28 appearances (23 starts) in Ligue 1 during the 2023 -2024 campaign, Vitinha scored seven goals, supplied four assists, averaged greater than one tackle and one block per appearance and contributed to five clean sheet efforts.

JUNE 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Career year Vitinha scored seven goals and added four assists during 2,131 minutes in Ligue 1.

Impact Vitinha took a huge step forward in 2023/24, setting a new career-high with 11 goal contributions. The midfielder was an integral part of the starting XI in all of the most important matches. PSG will always rotate heavily but Vitinha should be one of the more consistent contributors in the coming season.

MAY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Six shots in loss Vitinha generated six shots (one on goal) and three chances created in Tuesday's 1-0 defeat versus Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Vitinha was active throughout Tuesday's loss, and hit the post on a pair of occasions. The midfielder caused issues for the Dortmund defense throughout, but he couldn't find any sort of finishing touch. Vitinha will continue to play a major role in the final matches of the domestic season, though PSG have little to play for.

MAY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores screamer in win Vitinha scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Tuesday's 4-1 win against Barcelona.

Impact Vitinha is in the form of his life, and no goal is a better indicator of his form than the goal he scored Tuesday. He hammered one well out of the box, briefly equalizing the two quarterfinal legs at four apiece. Along with two assists, Vitinha has scored in each of his last four league-based games for Paris Saint-Germain. Except for the two-assist match, he only needed one shot on goal to enter the scoresheet across his appearances in that span.

APRIL 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to pile up goals Vitinha scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat against Barcelona. In addition, he was give...

Impact Vitinha scored early into the second half of PSG's 2-3 defeat Wednesday at the hands of Barcelona. The goal marked Vitinha's third successive appearance in which he's found the back of the net. The midfielder has shown his attacking prowess of late, logging at least one shot on target in his last six appearances. He's created eight chances over that span and contributed to PSG's defensive efforts with 11 clearances.

APRIL 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener Sunday Vitinha scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Marseille.

Impact Vitinha opened up the scoring Sunday with a goal in the 53rd minute off an assist by Ousmane Dembele. He now has four goal contributions in his last two matches. He also helped his side keep a clean sheet as he recorded two tackles, one interception, two clearances and three blocked shots in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One goal, two assists Vitinha scored one goal and assisted twice from four shots and two chances created in Sunday's 6-2 win over Montpellier.

Impact With an assist from Kylian Mbappe, Vitinha scored Paris Saint-Germain's first goal, which was also his first since Dec. 20. Vitinha rewarded his superstar teammate by supplying the assist to Mbappe's third goal much later. By finishing off his latest appearance with an assist to a Nuno Mendes goal, Vitinha logged one of his best performances to date and enters the international break with a 6:4 goal-to-assist ratio in Ligue 1 action this season.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses again in start Vitinha registered one shot (zero on goal) and four crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Nantes.

Impact In Ligue 1 action, Vitinha has recently been consistent in terms of statistical output. Since the dawn of the new year, he has attempted four crosses during each of his three Ligue 1 starts.

FEBRUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in 3-1 win Vitinha scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and three chances created in Wednesday's 3-1 win against Metz.

Impact Vitinha scored his fifth goal in the league campaign. It was his first since December 03. Vitinha now has the second-most goals for PSG in the league.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist Vitinha assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Nantes.

Impact Though unable to continue his Ligue 1 goal streak, Vitinha directly contributed to a goal scored by his Paris Saint-Germain teammate Bradley Barcola. The former has two goals and one assist across his last three Ligue 1 appearances, a run of form so good that it is now difficult to drop him.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bags goal in win Vitinha scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Le Havre.

Impact Vitinha scored his second goal in three matches as PSG cruised to victory despite Gianluigi Donnarumma's red card inside of 10 minutes. He also set season-highs for tackles (four made, two won) and interceptions with three as PSG did have to defend more than usual due to being down a man for such a large portion of the match.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets third goal Vitinha scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 5-2 victory versus Monaco.

Impact Vitinha tallied his second goal in the last three league games and his third goal of the of the season. He has a total of 18 shots and eight shots on goal through 12 appearances. He also accounted for two chances created in the match and is up to 18 chances created on the season.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores on only shot Vitinha scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 3-0 victory versus Montpellier.

Impact Vitinha buried his second goal of the season with his lone shot of the match. He also won his only tackle in his 25 minutes of play. With 33 passes completed in the match, Vitinha is up to 502 passes completed in 696 minutes of action this season.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Marseille sells forward Vitinha to Italian club Genoa owned by US investor 777