Vitinha, the brains behind PSG’s play: clear statistical dominance | OneFootball

Vitinha (24 years old, midfielder), has established himself at Paris Saint-Germain as the player who touched the most balls on average last season in Ligue 1, with 118 balls per game according to Paris Stats Germain. Behind him, Achraf Hakimi (26 years old, defender) and Lucas Hernandez (29 years old, defender) complete this trio of leaders in game circulation. This statistical dominance highlights Vitinha's key role in the organization of PSG.

Last season, Vitinha was the true metronome of Paris Saint-Germain. With nearly 118 balls touched on average per game, he established himself as the main relay of the Parisian game, even surpassing defenders like Hakimi (107) and Hernandez (105), who are usually more involved in the restart. Hernandez played less, so we can relativize his presence on the podium in this area. For Vitinha, this volume illustrates the evolution of the game project under Luis Enrique, aiming to establish technical dominance through possession.

Vitinha is not just a relay: his successful pass rate (over 94%) and active participation in offensive construction make him an irreplaceable pawn. His ability to make himself available between the lines, to accelerate transition phases, and to dictate the tempo gives PSG a game structure that is difficult to counter. The choice to make him the heart of the system explains in large part the club's ability to impose its rhythm on most championship opponents.

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