From being heavily criticized at PSG to leading his team to Champions League glory and national success, Vitinha's rise has been nothing short of meteoric. As a football analyst with a penchant for data and a soft spot for underdog stories, I break down how this midfielder transformed from scapegoat to superstar. Join me as we analyze his tactical evolution, statistical improvements, and why he might just be the most improved player in world football right now.

After a wild week of late equalizers leaving us on edge, I'm diving into today's key matches with a data-driven lens. PSG, fresh off a Champions League triumph and 4-0 thrashing of Atletico Madrid, faces Botafogo—a team with shaky defense but flashes of attack. Can the Brazilian underdogs withstand Mbappé’s firepower? Plus, quick takes on Trinidad vs. Haiti and Saudi Arabia vs. USA. Strap in for analysis only a stats-obsessed football nerd (and frustrated fan) could deliver.