Vitor Roque Explained

Vitor Roque
Full Name:Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira
Birth Date:28 February 2005
Birth Place:Timóteo, Brazil
Height:1.74 m[1]
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Barcelona
Youthyears1:2015–2019
Youthclubs1:América Mineiro
Youthyears2:2019–2021
Youthclubs2:Cruzeiro
Years1:2021–2022
Clubs1:Cruzeiro
Caps1:14
Goals1:3
Years2:2022–2023
Clubs2:Athletico Paranaense
Caps2:60
Goals2:21
Years3:2023–
Clubs3:Barcelona
Caps3:14
Goals3:2
Nationalyears1:2022–2023
Nationalteam1:Brazil U20
Nationalcaps1:12
Nationalgoals1:7
Nationalyears2:2023–
Nationalteam2:Brazil U23
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0
Nationalyears3:2023–
Nationalteam3:Brazil
Nationalcaps3:1
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:22:39, 26 May 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:23:08, 25 March 2023 (UTC)

Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira (born 28 February 2005), commonly known as Vitor Roque, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for La Liga club Barcelona and the Brazil national team.

Club career

Early career

Born in Timóteo, Minas Gerais, Vitor Roque joined América Mineiro's youth setup at the age of ten, and impressed with the side's youth categories in 2018.[2] In March 2019, he signed a youth contract with Cruzeiro,[3] which led América to sue his new club in the State Labour Department;[2] both clubs only reached an agreement in May,[4] with Cruzeiro retaining 65 per cent of the player's economic rights, and América keeping the other 35 per cent.[3]

Cruzeiro

On 25 May 2021, Vitor Roque signed his first professional contract with Cruzeiro.[5] He made his professional debut on 12 October; after coming on as a second-half substitute for Bruno José in a 0–0 Série B home draw against Botafogo,[6] he played for 18 minutes before being himself replaced by Keké, with manager Vanderlei Luxemburgo saying that he was "unable to keep the pace" but also "praising for his debut".[7]

Already a part of the first team for the 2022 season, Vitor Roque scored his first goal on 20 February of that year, netting the club's first in a 2–2 Campeonato Mineiro home draw against Villa Nova.[8] Three days later, he scored a brace in a 5–0 away routing over Sergipe in the Copa do Brasil.[9]

Athletico Paranaense

On 13 April 2022, Vitor Roque signed a five-year contract with Athletico Paranaense,[10] after the club activated his R$ 24 million release clause; it was the biggest transfer of the club's history.[11] He made his debut for the club four days later, replacing Luis Manuel Orejuela late into a 1–0 Série A home loss against Atlético Mineiro.[12]

Vitor Roque scored his first goal for Furacão on 29 May 2022, scoring the winner in a 1–0 away win over Cuiabá.[13] On 7 August, he scored a brace in a 3–2 away win over Atlético Mineiro,[14] and finished the season with 13 goals, six for Cruzeiro and seven for Athletico.[15]

On 2 December 2023, Athletico announced that their home game against Santos would be Roque's final appearance for the club, officially confirming his arrival to Spanish La Liga club Barcelona in January.[16] [17]

Barcelona

On 12 July 2023, La Liga club Barcelona announced that they had reached an agreement for the transfer of Roque with Athletico, agreeing a contract until 2030–31 season with a buyout clause of €500 million.[18] On 27 December, Roque underwent medical examinations at Ciutat Esportiva, completed digital media obligations including his first club interview.[19] He was assigned No.19 jersey.[20]

On 4 January 2024, Roque made his La Liga debut for Barcelona, coming on as a substitute in the 78th minute of a 2–1 comeback victory away against Las Palmas.[21] On 31 January, Roque scored his first goal for Barcelona, a header in a 1–0 league win against Osasuna.[22]

International career

On 3 March 2023, Vitor Roque was called for the first time for the Brazil national team by interim head coach Ramon Menezes to play in a friendly match against Morocco on 25 March 2023.[23] He was substituted on in the 65th minute of the game in a 2–1 defeat at the Ibn Batouta Stadium.[24]

Personal life

Roque married Dayana Lins shortly before he joined Barcelona.[25] He is a Christian.[26] [27] [28]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueState leagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Cruzeiro2021Série B5050
2022108323116
Total608323166
Athletico Paranaense2022Série A29572367
202325126461844521
Total541764611568128
Barcelona2023–24La Liga142200000162
Career total74191471041560011336

International

Honours

Athletico Paranaense

2023

Brazil U20

2023

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vitor Roque . FC Barcelona . 10 April 2024.
  2. Web site: América-MG aciona Cruzeiro no Ministério Público do Trabalho por suposto assédio a joia da base. América-MG sue Cruzeiro in the State Labour Department due to supposed harassment over youth pearl. ge. pt-BR. 12 April 2019. 24 February 2022.
  3. Web site: Para tirar jovem do América em 2019, Cruzeiro forjou 'peneira' e empregou pai como 'olheiro' em contrato de quase R$ 1 milhão. To bring youngster out of América in 2019, Cruzeiro faked 'trials' and employed his father as a 'scout' in a contract of nearly R$ 1 million. Super Esportes. pt-BR. 14 July 2020. 24 February 2022.
  4. Web site: Fim da novela! Cruzeiro e América-MG chegam a acordo por atacante Vitor Roque, de 14 anos. End of the novel! Cruzeiro and América-MG reach an agreement for the forward Vitor Roque, aged 14. ge. pt-BR. 22 May 2019. 24 February 2022.
  5. Web site: Cruzeiro anuncia contrato profissional com Vitor Roque, promessa de 16 anos da base. Cruzeiro announce professional contract with Vitor Roque, 16-year-old prospect from the youth setup. ge. pt-BR. 25 May 2021. 24 February 2022.
  6. Web site: Com apenas 16 anos, Vitor Roque estreia pelo profissional do Cruzeiro. Aged only 16, Vitor Roque debuts for the first team of Cruzeiro. UOL Esporte. pt-BR. 13 October 2021. 24 February 2022.
  7. Web site: Cruzeiro: Vitor Roque tem estreia atípica aos 16 anos, mas recebe elogios. Cruzeiro: Vitor Roque has atypical debut at the age of 16, but receives praise. Super Esportes. pt-BR. 13 October 2021. 24 February 2022.
  8. Web site: Vitor Roque segue passos de Ronaldo e marca primeiro gol pelo Cruzeiro aos 16 anos. Vitor Roque follows the footsteps of Ronaldo and scores first goal for Cruzeiro at the age of 16. ge. pt-BR. 20 February 2022. 24 February 2022.
  9. Web site: Cruzeiro tem segundo tempo avassalador, goleia Sergipe e avança na Copa do Brasil. Cruzeiro have a devastating second-half, thrash Sergipe and go forward in the Copa do Brasil. ge. pt-BR. 23 February 2022. 24 February 2022.
  10. Web site: Talento e juventude! Vitor Roque é o novo reforço do Furacão. Talent and youth! Vitor Roque is the new addition of the Furacão. Club Athletico Paranaense. pt-BR. 13 April 2022. 15 April 2022.
  11. Web site: Maior contratação da história do Athletico, Vitor Roque é anunciado com a camisa de Bruno Guimarães. Biggest transfer of Athletico's history, Vitor Roque is announced with the jersey of Bruno Guimarães. ge. pt-BR. 13 April 2022. 15 April 2022.
  12. Web site: Atuações: Vitor Roque joga pouco, mas estreia bem pelo Athletico; Vitinho começa pela primeira vez. Performances: Vitor Roque plays little time, but makes a good debut for Athletico; Vitinho starts for the first time. ge. pt-BR. 17 April 2022. 12 July 2023.
  13. Web site: Vitor Roque faz o primeiro gol pelo Athletico: “Sensação de alívio”. Vitor Roque scores the first goal for Athletico: "Feeling of relief". Um Dois Esportes. pt-BR. 29 May 2022. 12 July 2023.
  14. Web site: Vitor Roque brilha no Mineirão, e Athletico-PR vence Atlético-MG de virada. Vitor Roque shines at the Mineirão, and Athletico-PR defeat Atlético-MG with a comeback. UOL Esporte. pt-BR. 7 August 2022. 12 July 2023.
  15. Web site: Vitor Roque ‘explode’ em 2022 pelo Athletico-PR e destaca temporada aos 17 anos: ‘Muito feliz’. Vitor Roque 'explodes' in 2022 for Athletico-PR and highlights season at the age of 17: 'Very happy'. Lance!. pt-BR. 15 November 2022. 12 July 2023.
  16. 1731046514426786116 . AthleticoPR . UM ATÉ BREVE! ⚡️⚫️ . 2023-12-02 . 2024-02-21 . pt.
  17. Web site: 2023-12-03 . 'Lei do ex' funciona, Athletico vence no adeus de Vitor Roque, e Santos vai à última rodada sob risco de rebaixamento . 2024-02-21 . ESPN.com . pt.
  18. Web site: 12 July 2023 . FC Barcelona sign Vitor Roque . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230714151442/https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/first-team/news/3581953/fc-barcelona-sign-vitor-roque . 2023-07-14 . 12 July 2023 . FC Barcelona.
  19. Web site: 2023-12-27 . Vitor Roque's first day in Barcelona . 2023-12-27 . FC Barcelona.
  20. Web site: 2024-01-03 . Vitor Roque to wear number 19 . 2024-01-03 . FC Barcelona.
  21. Web site: 4 January 2024 . Las Palmas 1-2 FC Barcelona: Epic comeback to start the year . 4 January 2024 . FC Barcelona.
  22. Web site: Barça 1-0 Osasuna: Vitor Roque makes the difference at Montjuïc . 2024-02-21 . www.fcbarcelona.com.
  23. Web site: Com novidades, Ramon convoca Seleção para primeiro amistoso em 2023 . . 3 March 2023 . 3 March 2023 . pt .
  24. Web site: Morocco 2–1 Brazil: World Cup semi-finalists earn famous win over FIFA's top-ranked side in Tangier. Sky Sports. en. 26 March 2023.
  25. Web site: Kingsley_ . 2023-12-12 . Vitor Roque gets married at 18 — 6 best pics . 2024-03-14 . Tribuna.com . en.
  26. Web site: 2023-10-28 . Vitor Roque 'celebrated' Classic day with his wedding . 2023-12-29 . FCBN . en.
  27. Web site: Rattibha . 2023-12-29 . en.rattibha.com.
  28. Web site: Vitor Roque Instagram .
  29. Web site: 31 October 2022 . (FOTO) El 11 ideal de la Copa Libertadores 2022 . 2 November 2022 . OneFootball . es.