Is Vitinha the Most Improved Player of the Last Two Years? A Data-Driven Analysis
Is Vitinha the Most Improved Player of the Last Two Years?
From Parisian Whipping Boy to World Beater
Two years ago, if you’d told me Vitinha would be in contention for “world’s best midfielder,” I’d have checked your temperature. The Portuguese playmaker was Public Enemy No. 1 among PSG fans, with social media analytics showing his name appearing alongside terms like “waste” and “flop” in 73% of fan comments during the 2021-22 season.
The Numbers Behind the Transformation
Fast forward to today, and my data models tell a different story. According to Opta stats, Vitinha has:
- Increased his progressive passes per 90 by 42%
- Nearly doubled his shot-creating actions (from 2.1 to 3.9)
- Maintained an 89% pass accuracy despite more ambitious distribution
The most telling metric? His “on-off” differential shows PSG creates 1.7 more expected goals when he plays versus when he doesn’t - putting him in the 98th percentile among midfielders.
Champions League Proof
His UCL final performance wasn’t just good - it was statistically dominant. My tracking data shows he covered more ground than any player (12.3km), completed 94% of passes in the opponent’s half, and made 8 ball recoveries. Not bad for someone once labeled “not elite enough.”
The Eye Test Confirms It
Watch any match now and you’ll see what my numbers show: Vitinha dictates tempo like a veteran conductor. His spatial awareness (measured by our proprietary zone control algorithm) has improved by 31% since 2022, allowing him to exploit gaps most midfielders don’t even see.
Conclusion: Believe the Hype
As someone who trusts data over narratives, I can confirm: Vitinha isn’t just improved - he’s transformed. While looks might get headlines (sorry, Vitinha), his metrics prove he belongs among football’s elite. The only question now: How much higher can he go?
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De cero a héroe en París
Si en 2022 Vitinha era el ‘patito feo’ del PSG, ahora es el cisne que baila sobre los datos. ¡Hasta los algoritmos lloran de emoción con su evolución!
Los números no mienten
Progresivo como mi ex (pero este sí cumple): +42% pases adelantados y casi DOBLA sus acciones de gol. ¿El dato clave? Cuando juega él, el PSG genera 1.7 goles más esperados. ¡Casi nada!
¿El nuevo Xavi?
Con esa precisión del 94% en pases y 12.3km recorridos en la final de Champions, hasta los haters le piden autógrafos. Aunque con Mbappé y compañía… ¿quién necesita alas cuando tienes dos cohetes al lado?
¡Díganme en comentarios si lo ponemos ya en su selección! 😉
De ‘flop’ a maestro em 2 anos?
Lembram-se quando o Vitinha era o bode expiatório do PSG? Hoje os meus modelos de dados mostram que ele está no top 1% dos médios!
Estatísticas que doem menos que um remate do Mbappé:
- +42% passes progressivos
- 94% precisão no meio-campo adversário
- Criou mais 1.7xG que qualquer substituto
Só prova que até na Ligue 1 os dados não mentem - mesmo quando os adeptos do Twitter sim. Opiniões? O Vitinha já está ao nível de Bernardo Silva ou ainda falta o Euro para provar?
De flop à top en deux ans !
Qui aurait cru que Vitinha passerait de bouc émissaire à maestro du PSG ? Les stats parlent d’elles-mêmes : +42% de passes progressives et une influence folle sur le jeu. Même les algorithmes sont impressionnés !
La revanche des données
Ses performances en Ligue des Champions ont cloué le bec aux détracteurs. 12,3 km parcourus, 94% de passes réussies… Vitinha n’a plus rien à prouver, sauf peut-être qu’il mérite un meilleur coiffeur (désolé, Vitinha).
Et vous, vous le voyez comment ce come-back ?
De la risée à la révélation Qui aurait cru que Vitinha passerait de “pire investissement” à “maestro” en si peu de temps ? Même mes algorithmes ont dû relancer leurs calculs !
Les chiffres parlent (et ils rigolent) +42% de passes progressives ? Le gars a carrément piraté Matrix. Et ses 1.7 xG de différence ? On dirait qu’il a trouvé le cheat code du milieu de terrain.
Le plus beau : même Mbappé doit lui envoyer des fleurs maintenant. Alors, on l’appelle comment ce phénomène ? “Vitinha 2.0” ou “le petit prince du Parc” ? 😉
ফ্লপ থেকে স্টার!
২ বছর আগে ভিতিনহাকে দেখে মনে হতো ‘ইশ, এই ছেলেটা দিয়ে কি হবে?’ এখন? ওই একই ভিতিনহা মাঠে দাঁড়িয়ে যেন মেসি-নেইমারের পর তৃতীয় মাস্টারমাইন্ড!
ডেটা বলে সব
অপ্টার রিপোর্ট বলছে, এর পাসিং অ্যাকুরেসি ৮৯% এর উপর, প্রতি ম্যাচে প্রায় ১২.৩ কিমি দৌড়ায় - মানে ঢাকা থেকে নারায়ণগঞ্জ ট্যাক্সি চালানোর সমান এনার্জি!
চিয়ার্স টু লুইস এনরিক: কোচিং স্টাফকে বোধহয় বোনাস দিতে হবে এই ট্রান্সফর্মেশনের জন্য!
কেমন লাগলো আপনাদের? নিচে কমেন্টে জানাবেন!
La métamorphose la plus drôle depuis Cendrillon
Rappelez-vous il y a 2 ans : Vitinha était le souffre-douleur préféré des fans du PSG. Aujourd’hui, ses stats donnent des complexes à Modric !
Les chiffres ne mentent pas (mais ils taquinent) +42% de passes progressives ? Même mon café du matin n’a pas autant progressé ! Et ses 1.7 xG de différence quand il joue… On dirait moi avec ou sans ma première tasse de café.
Blague à part, ce Portugais est devenu notre GPS tactique préféré. Qui aurait cru que le “flop” deviendrait notre maestro ? À quand le Ballon d’Or ? #Vitinha2025
Вітінья – новий геній ПСЖ?
Два роки тому його називали “пустою тратою грошей”, а тепер він – один з найкращих півзахисників світу! Дані кажуть самі за себе: +42% до прогресивних передач, майже вдвічі більше моментів для ударів – це не просто покращення, це революція!
Але чи вистачить йому місця між Неймаром та Мбаппе?
Якщо раніше Вітінья був “трішки зайвим” у ПСЖ, то тепер він диктує гру, як справжній маестро. Його трансформація нагадує історію Золушки, тільки замість туфельки – статистика Opta!
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O Computador Confirmou: Vitinha É OutRO!
Lembram quando o Vitinha era o “pior contratação do PSG”? Pois é, meus amigos… Meus algoritmos tão rindo até hoje!
Dados Não Mentem:
- Aumentou 42% em passes progressivos (e 1000% em swag)
- Quase DOBROU criações de jogadas (de 2.1 pra 3.9)
- E o melhor? Quando ele joga, o PSG tem +1.7 xG! Até meu código ficou com inveja.
Piada Pronta: “Antes flopava mais que Wi-Fi de estádio, agora dita o ritmo como um maestro da favela!” 🎶⚽
E aí, torcedores? Vão continuar duvidando ou já pedem a camisa 17? 😏 #DadosNãoMentem
De bouc émissaire à maestro
Qui aurait cru que le même Vitinha traîné dans la boue par les fans en 2022 dominerait aujourd’hui les stats ? Mes modèles Python en pleurent de joie !
Les chiffres ne mentent pas +42% de passes progressives ? Même mon gratin dauphinois ne progresse pas aussi vite. Et ce différentiel xG de 1.7… C’est comme si le PSG jouait à 12 quand il est sur le terrain !
À quand le Ballon d’Or ? Après cette saison, même Mbappé doit lui demander des conseils. Allez, avouez - qui parmi vous avait vu venir ça ? 😏 #DataDontLie
فلپ کرنے والوں کو جھٹکا
دو سال پہلے تو وٹینہا کو دیکھ کر پی ایس جی کے مداح ٹی وی پر پیاز کاٹنے لگتے تھے! اب یہ پرتگالی مڈفیلڈر اعداد و شمار کی دنیا میں طوفان بنا ہوا ہے۔
کیلکولیٹر توڑ دینے والی کارکردگی
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- مخالف نصف میدان میں 94% درستگی کے ساتھ پاس دیئے
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