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Vitinha

Vitinha is the professional name of Vítor Machado Ferreira, a Portuguese footballer who plays as a midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain and the Portugal national team.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Vitinha is the professional name of Portuguese footballer Vítor Machado Ferreira. He plays as a midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain and the Portugal national team.

Early life and youth career

Vitinha was born on 13 February 2000 in Santo Tirso, Portugal, near Porto. He joined FC Porto's academy at age 11 and progressed through the youth system before making his senior debut in 2019.

Club career

After breaking through at FC Porto, Vitinha spent a loan spell at Wolverhampton Wanderers. He returned to Porto before transferring to Paris Saint-Germain in June 2022.

International career

Vitinha has represented Portugal at senior level and was part of the squads for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2024. He previously played for Portugal's youth teams.

In short

  • Vitinha is a Portuguese midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain and Portugal.
  • He was born 13 February 2000 in Santo Tirso and came through FC Porto's academy.
  • He played on loan at Wolverhampton Wanderers before joining PSG in 2022.
  • He has featured in the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2024 for Portugal.

Quick questions

Who is Vitinha?
Vitinha is the football name of Vítor Machado Ferreira, a Portuguese midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain and the Portugal national team.
When was Vitinha born?
He was born on 13 February 2000.
Which clubs has Vitinha played for?
He came through FC Porto, spent time on loan at Wolverhampton Wanderers, returned to Porto, and then joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2022.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitinha
    Supports: Full name, birth date, nationality, current club, national team, position, and general player description.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/stats/_/id/288897/vitinha
    Supports: Current club, shirt number, nationality, birth date, position, and recent career statistics.
  3. Paris Saint-Germain — https://www.psg.fr/en/players/vitinha
    Supports: Youth development at FC Porto, early career milestones, transfer to PSG, and role at the club.
  4. Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.us/vitinha/profil/spieler/487469
    Supports: Birthplace, height, positions, youth clubs, transfer date, and contract information.
  5. Goal — https://www.goal.com/en-us/player/vitinha/cionsifzpx5rhc8es29wv6i95
    Supports: Current club, position, date of birth, and recent appearance statistics.