PSG has the best midfield trio in Europe

Joao Neves is PSG's new discovery in the 2024/25 season.

The midfield trio of Vitinha, Fabián Ruiz and Joao Neves just helped the team successfully defend the Ligue 1 championship in the 2024/25 season, promising to be the key to helping PSG aim for a bigger goal: winning the Champions League for the first time in history.

The formidable trio

There is no denying that PSG's midfield is currently one of the strongest trios in Europe. Their strength lies in their ability to control the game, the perfect combination of physical strength, technique and attacking ability. Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz and Joao Neves are the three key players, creating a solid and sharp game, helping the team completely dominate Ligue 1 in the 2024/25 season, while not losing a single match.

If we were to pick the most influential player in this trio, Vitinha would be the first to come to mind. Although he did not make a strong impression in his first season at PSG under Christophe Galtier, when Luis Enrique arrived, Vitinha quickly became his right-hand man. He was Enrique’s player with the most appearances (87), demonstrating a pivotal role in PSG’s style of play.

Vitinha is a dynamic midfielder who maintains a fast tempo, constantly pressuring opponents and helping PSG build their attack. He ranks sixth in Europe for the number of times his team can progress the ball directly forward, showing his importance in controlling the game and starting attacks.

Vitinha deserves the title of conductor of PSG.

Alongside Vitinha, Ruiz also had an explosive season, especially under Enrique. After a long period of not meeting expectations, Ruiz proved himself to be one of PSG's outstanding midfielders. After winning the Euro 2024 championship with Spain, Ruiz reaffirmed his worth and became an indispensable pillar in the PSG squad.

He possesses the perfect combination of physical strength and technique, helping PSG both defend and attack effectively. Ruiz holds the record for the longest unbeaten run by a PSG player in Ligue 1, with 50 games, stretching back to the 1947/48 season. Luis Enrique recently admitted that he made a mistake in not including him in the squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and now he is one of Europe's best midfielders.

Luis Enrique did not forget to add a young talent to PSG's midfield trio. Joao Neves, a promising young player, is considered a "clone" of Gavi, whom Enrique loved so much when he was the coach of Spain.

Neves not only stands out for his ability to organize and control the game, but is also excellent at breaking down the opponent's play. In particular, he also shows his ability to score goals in unexpected situations, something that few people expect from a midfielder.

In addition to his excellent passing ability, Neves is also one of the players with the highest tackle count at PSG, demonstrating his all-round ability. Luis Enrique even tested Neves at full-back in a few games, and he performed well in this role, proving himself to be a versatile player with great potential.

Fabian Ruiz proves his worth under Luis Enrique.

Aim higher

While the trio of Vitinha, Ruiz and Neves have been dominating the midfield, this has meant that a young talent like Warren Zaïre-Emery has been benched. Zaïre-Emery, a player with high expectations and who was trusted by Enrique when he was very young, is no longer a first-choice option in the squad.

However, the excellence of this midfield trio is the main reason for this, and this is not too surprising. Moreover, Zaïre-Emery still has the opportunity to show his talent in the future.

Despite having just won the Ligue 1 title, PSG's biggest target is still the Champions League. The midfield trio of Vitinha, Ruiz and Neves will continue to be important factors in the journey to win the first European championship in PSG's history.

If they continue to maintain this impressive form, the Parc des Princes team can completely dream of a bright future, with the first Champions League title, something the team is very thirsty for. In the near future, PSG will meet Aston Villa in the quarter-finals of the European Cup - a challenge that is not too difficult for them.

With a strong and talented midfield trio of Vitinha, Ruiz and Joao Neves, Luis Enrique has succeeded in building a solid squad, especially in the midfield area. This trio is not only a solid foundation for success in Ligue 1 but will also play a decisive role in PSG's progress in major European tournaments.

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