Among the 10 players competing in the men’s U23 category this year, we find Vitor Roque from Athletico Paranaense. Discover in detail his performance during the year 2023 to decide if you want to give it your vote.
Vitor Roque’s profile for the year 2023
Vitor Roque has played a total of 50 matches this year, representing both Athletico Paranaense and the Brazilian National Team.
Vitor Roque’s year was complete. Despite his youth, he participated actively, while being decisive, in all the competitions in which his club participated, namely the Brazilian championship, the Libertadores, the Brazilian Cup and the Campeonato Paranaense.
On the national team side, he won the U-20 Copa America, with whom he was named scorer of the tournament with 6 goals scored. This performance subsequently earned him a first selection with the A, being called up during the friendly match played against Morocco.
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Statistics in 2023:
– Matches played: 50
– Goals scored: 26
– Assist: 9
– Yellow cards: 7
– Red cards: 0
Titles won in 2023:
– Copa America U-20: 1
Highlights in 2023:
Top scorer in the U-20 Copa America
The nuggets appear in juvenile tournaments, and Vitor Roque is no exception to this rule. Winner of the tournament, the Brazilian was named top scorer with 6 goals, including two doubles, one against Peru, the other against Ecuador.
His season in the championship
With 11 goals scored this year in the league, Vitor Roque is at the top of the scorers’ rankings. Facing experienced attackers, and despite his young age, he is only 5 goals behind the first.
Samba Gold 2023: Open voting!
Voting for the Samba Gold Award 2023 is now open. Choose your favorite in the men’s, women’s and under-20 categories!
