GFFN Awards 2026: The Winners
Vitinha has been named Ligue 1 Player of the Season by Get French Football News for his pivotal role in Paris Saint-Germain's midfield during the 2025-2026 campaign. The award was determined by a 50/50 combination of fan votes and the GFFN editorial team's selections. Vitinha's consistency, leadership, and performance across Ligue 1 and the Champions League were key factors in earning the honor.
- ▪Vitinha won the GFFN Ligue 1 Player of the Season award for his outstanding performances with Paris Saint-Germain.
- ▪The award combined 50% fan votes and 50% input from the Get French Football News editorial team.
- ▪Vitinha played a crucial leadership role for PSG, often serving as captain in Marquinhos' absence.
- ▪He was sidelined for three games due to a heel injury in April but remained a fixture in both Ligue 1 and Champions League lineups.
- ▪Vitinha is expected to inherit the PSG captaincy permanently following Marquinhos' departure.
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