Vitor Roque: 5 things Barceloma fans must know about their latest Brazilian star
Brazilian sensation Vitor Roque is ready to be the next great sensation in Spanish football after arriving in Barcelona to finally join up with the FC Barcelona first team, six months after signing for the club.
The 18-year-old has signed a long-term deal tying him to the Blaugrana until 2031 and wears the number 19 shirt previously worn by the likes of Ferran Torres, Sergio Agüero, Patrick Kluivert and even Lionel Messi.
What's more, Roque made his debut on Thursday night as Xavi's side won at in-form UD Las Palmas to round off the first half of the season.
Despite his young age, Roque has already played a great deal of football for Athletico Paranaense and the Brazilian U-20 national team, catching Barça's eye. With 21 goals in 45 games this season, he has already won the Paraná state championship and has quickly become one of Brazil's leading goalscorers. In addition, he won the South American Under-20 title last February, leading the tournament goalscoring charts with six goals.
With him all set to make a splash in LALIGA EA SPORTS, here are a few things you might not know about Barça's newest Brazilian star.
He's already drawn praise from a world champion coach
Former Athletico Paranaense and the Brazilian national team coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, who won the World Cup in 2002, has already made his admiration of Vitor Roque known. Scolari coached the player at club level in 2022 and has never hidden his admiration for the youngster.
"He has great potential to improve. At 17, he's experienced a Copa Libertadores final. He's been in situations where he's been the main player. He's a very centered, balanced and listens a lot to what we say," said Scolari.
He's already made his full debut for Brazil, following the
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