Who is FC Barcelona's new signing, Vitor Roque?

We've taken a closer look at Roque's previous stats to learn more about the Brazilian talent.

18-year-old Vitor Roque has moved to Barcelona this winter and could be in line for his debut in tonight's match against Las Palmas. But who is the young Brazilian? We have taken a closer look at his statistics to learn more about the player behind the immense talent.

Roque is an attacking player who excels as a striker but can also play on both flanks. He is considered one of the biggest talents in South American football. Roque is a typical samba player, showcasing extremely strong technical skills, making him a challenging and fast player. He is adept at passing and has often been used as a playmaker in Brazilian football, skills that seem to align well with Barcelona's style of play.

Vitor Roque switched to Athletico Paranaense from Cruzeiro in April 2022, and here, his career truly took off. Almost from day one, he became one of the standout players in the Brazilian league.

Vitor Roque’ stats for Athletico Paranaense: 
◉ 81 games
◉ 28 goals
◉ 11 assists 

Roque was 16 years old when he started playing in the Brazilian league, catching the attention of Barcelona with his immense talent. They signed him last summer, initially planning for him to join Spain in the summer, but the decision was made to bring him in earlier. Roque has further developed his game, reflected in his statistics this season for Paranaense, earning him a debut with the Brazilian national team last summer.

Victor Roque’s stats this season: 
◉ 25 games
◉ 12 goals 
◉ 3 assists 
◉ 51 shots
◉ 18 chances created 

Barcelona has had several prominent Brazilian players; Neymar, Rivaldo, and Ronaldinho, to name a few. Therefore, there are high expectations for the new addition, and many will likely be watching tonight when Barcelona takes the field to see if Roque makes his debut.