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Still looking for first goal Vitinha has yet to score this season despite nine shots (three on target) through the opening four matches.

Impact Vitinha has been a fixture in the starting XI this season and figures to continue featuring for the club. Last season, the midfielder scored just twice in 36 contests (29 starts), so fantasy players probably shouldn't be banking on him producing with any sort of consistency.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up five goals in debut PSG year Vitinha scored twice on 36 shots and tallied three assists, 30 chances created and 66 tackles in 44 appearances (36 starts) across all competitions for PSG in season 2022/23.

Impact Vitinha immediately took a massive role for his new club in the middle of the park and formed a terrific partnership with Marco Verratti. He was a steady producer in peripheral stats while also holding a decent upside with a knack for goals too.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists for loss in finale Vitinha assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus Clermont Foot.

Impact Vitinha adds another major contribution and will finish the season on a high with two goals and two assists over his past six starts.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dazzles with goal for win Vitinha scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal), five crosses (two accurate), four chances created and three corners in Sunday's 3-1 victory versus Troyes.

Impact Vitinha turned in another stellar performance here and has played lights out of late after mounting two goals on seven shots and one assist on seven chances created and five crosses alone with 11 tackles over his past four matches alone.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stars with goal, assist in win Vitinha scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 victory over Lens.

Impact Vitinha was a creative force to reckon with here and after having just one assist with no goals all season thus far, he's now tripled his tally in major contributions. He's suddenly found some offensive rhythm with six shots and four chances created over his past four matches alone and there may be more of those now moving forward.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Record signing Vitinha starts scoring for Marseille

Club-record signing Vitinha has scored his first two goals for Marseille as the southern club beat struggling Troyes 3-1 to move one point above Lens and into second place in the F...

APRIL 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes five tackles Vitinha recorded five tackles (two won) and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Nice.

Impact Vitinha had the most tackles attempted since Oct 29, totaling 10 (five won) in the last five matches. The midfielder has been able to keep a consistent spot in the starting XI during his first year with the club, generating a career high of tackles, interceptions, clearances and chances created for a single season.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first assist of season Vitinha assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Sunday's 4-3 victory over Lille.

Impact Vitinha made a nice set up for Neymar to double his team's advantage early in the match but delivered very little statistically the rest of the way. That was his first assist of the season but he's had some offensive looks of late with four shots and six chances created over his past four matches and has shown some fantasy promise of late.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three tackles in win Vitinha made three tackles during Saturday's 3-1 win over Monaco.

Impact Vitinha made three tackles and added a pair of chances created in a quiet but solid showing. The midfielder doesn't get on the scoresheet often but has shown the ability to add stats on both sides of the ball. Vitinha has been held to just nine chances created in 21 appearances.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Marseille loses 3-1 to Nice, Monaco wins to keep pressure on

Second-place Marseille saw its unbeaten run end as it lost 3-1 at home to Nice to slip eight points behind French league leader Paris Saint-Germain

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Has quiet game in win Vitinha made two interceptions and won three of three tackles in Wednesday's 2-0 victory against Angers.

Impact Vitinha has started two of PSG's three Ligue 1 games since the World Cup ended, but he hasn't been too effective from midfield in that span.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots against Korea Vitinha took two shots on target and won one of one tackles in Friday's 2-1 defeat against South Korea.

Impact Vitinha made his World Cup debut on Friday and he was dangerous in midfield despite Portugal's defeat. He may have earned some more playing time for himself in the knockout rounds with this performance.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in rout Vitinha came off the bench and made one tackle during Friday's 3-0 win over Ajaccio.

Impact Vitinha was a game-time call before the game but cleared the fitness checks and was able to take a place on the bench. While he didn't get much done during his time on the pitch it was still good to see him back on the pitch after picking up a knock during Thursday's training session.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Faces late fitness test Friday Vitinha has missed training Thursday due to an undisclosed issue and could be facing a late fitness test ahead of Friday's match versus Ajaccio, L'Equipe reports.

Impact Vitinha was actually named in the squad and will make the trip though this problem will certainly question his starting role, especially with another double-header coming up next week. The chances are that Fabian Ruiz and Carlos Soler could see more time on the pitch alongside Marco Verratti with Vitinha spared here on the bench as a precaution.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mbappé scores twice in PSG win but Vitinha injured

Kylian Mbappé has scored twice from Lionel Messi's assists in Paris Saint-Germain's 3-0 win at Nantes in the French league

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

PSG signs midfielder Vitinha from Porto on 5-year deal

French champion Paris Saint-Germain has made its first signing of the offseason by bringing in midfielder Vitinha from Portuguese side Porto

JUNE 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Transfers to PSG Vitinha has signed a five-year contract with PSG after transferring from Porto on Thursday.

Impact Vitinha arrives to PSG mostly because of his passing skills so likely assists and chances created should be his best statistical features. After a fairly unsuccessful loan spell with Wolves, he turned in a great season back with Porto and seems to be on the right track in his career. He'll surely see a ton of competition in Paris but with the club hopeful for lengthy campaigns both in Ligue 1 and the Champions League the new recruit should have plenty of opportunities.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets more run late in season Vitinha appeared in six of the final seven matches, drawing three starts in that period.

Impact Vitinha had some sparks for Wolves, mainly when he was on set pieces in one match. He still finished with just five starts from 19 appearances, accruing eight shots and 12 chances created. For the most part, it was a disappointing loan from Porto and it's unlikely he'll be back with Wolves next season.

JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE