PSG head coach Luis Enrique shared his thoughts on Vitinha's chances in the race for the Ballon d'Or. The Portuguese player was considered a contender for the award this year, but according to the voting results, he ranked third, behind his teammate Ousmane Dembélé and Barcelona's Lamine Yamal.
On Wednesday, Vitinha scored a hat-trick in the Champions League match against Tottenham (5-3). Following this result, journalists asked the Parisian coach about the midfielder's chances of claiming the Ballon d'Or in 2026.
Luis Enrique responded: "Vitinha as the next Ballon d'Or winner? I hope so.
Today he put on an outstanding performance." For his part, the 25-year-old player admitted in an interview that he had never even dreamed of scoring a hat-trick in the Champions League.
