Vitinha has boldly claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo will be amongst Portugal’s contingent at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The PSG midfielder expressed that Ronaldo will be at the Mundial, in what could be the Portuguese’s last major international tournament.
Cristiano Ronaldo, who is the top-scorer in football history, will be 41 when the tournament comes around in the summer of 2026.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by Mexico, Canada, and the United States of America.
Vitinha Expresses His Joy At Playing Alongside Cristiano Ronaldo
Vitinha pointed out that “it’s an honor” to play alongside Ronaldo, whilst claiming that he has had a few years to enjoy the national team with the football icon.
Speaking during an interview, Vitinha shared: “It is an honor for me. We are young. We are children.” He added: We dream of playing with Cristiano one day and this is happening.
“Fortunately, I had a few years to enjoy the national team with him, and of course, he will be there [at the 2026 World Cup], and he will not give up.”
Having revealed in July that he has ended his chapter in the European Championship, Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to end his football journey on the international scene at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Certainly, it would be a remarkable story if he bows out of the international scene with the FIFA World Cup title.
Ronaldo has achieved giant strides with Portugal, helping the country claim the UEFA European Championship in 2016 alongside the UEFA Nations League in 2019.
Cristiano Ronaldo Career Stats
Ronaldo has made 1025 club appearances thus far in his career, scoring 768 goals and providing 241 assists across all competitions.
Internationally, Cristiano Ronaldo has made 215 appearances for Portugal, scoring 133 goals and providing 47 assists.
His Achievements?
Ronaldo has won several trophies in his career, including 5 UEFA Champions League titles, 1 UEFA European Championship, 1 UEFA Nations League, and 4 FIFA Club World Cups.
Individually, Cristiano Ronaldo has also achieved much success, clinching several top prizes, including 5 Ballon d’Or awards and 3 FIFA TheBest Men’s Player of the Year awards.
Who Is Vitinha?
He is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the Portugal national team.
Vitinha’s Personal Information?
Vitinha was born on February 13, 2000, in Santo Tirso, Portugal, to father Vítor Manuel, a former footballer, and mother Ana Maria.
He is married to Tatiana Torres, with whom he shares one daughter, Mafalda Ferreira, born in 2021.
Vitinha has been with Tatiana since 2019.
Vitinha’s Market Value And Net Worth?
His market value is €55 million according to Transfermkt, while his net worth is estimated to be between the region of
Clubs He Has Played For In His Career?
Vitinha has played for several clubs in his career, including FC Porto, Wolves, and currently, Paris Saint Germain.
Vitinha’s Position?
He functions primarily in the central midfield area but can also be deployed in the attacking midfield department or defensive midfield position.
His Career Stats?
Vitinha has made 185 club appearances thus far in his career, scoring 17 goals and providing 16 assists across all competitions.
Internationally, Vitinha has made 23 appearances for Portugal, scoring no goal and providing 1 assist.
Vitinha’s Achievements?
He has won several trophies in his career, including; 2 French Ligue 1 titles, 2 Primeira Liga, 1 Coupe de France and 2 Portuguese Cup.
