Vitinha: My biggest role models were Iniesta and then Modric

A Portuguese player is making headlines in the Marca newspaper. This time not because of transfer rumors, but rather due to an interview.

On the sidelines of the Globe Soccer Awards ceremony , where he won the award for best midfielder in the world, Vitinha took some time out of his schedule to give an interview to a Spanish newspaper. He was asked who his biggest role models are and he was Solomon=like = he chose a former Barcelona player and a former Real Madrid player.

“Without a doubt, the person who inspired me the most was Iniesta, Andrés has always been my biggest role model. And then Luka Modric, of course. Those two have always been my biggest role models,” he stated.

Then, Vitinha revealed what she likes to do most on the field.

I really enjoy having the ball at my feet and feeling like the game is flowing through me. That’s what I always try to do. Managing the game, knowing when to speed up, when to pause, when to attack, when it’s best to keep possession and hold on, that’s what I enjoy doing most. Of course, scoring goals is always something special, but I prefer that,” he argues.

PSG’s metronome was also asked about his expectations for this season. After a near-perfect year at club and national team level, culminating in the Nations League victory, Vitinha remains optimistic.Portugal has a very good team and we are one of the candidates for the 2026 World Cup, although there are also other very good teams among the contenders. In any case, we have to try to win everything again with PSG, we have to try and continue to grow and improve every day. And try to win the World Cup. In the national team, my teammates also feel capable of repeating such an unforgettable season as this one, he says.