Vitor Roque

In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Roqueand the second or paternal family name is Ferreira.

Vitor Roque

Vitor Roque with Athletico Paranaense in 2022
Personal information
Full name	Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira
Date of birth	(2005-02-28) 28 February 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth	Timóteo, Brazil
Height	1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) [1]
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Barcelona
Number	19
Youth career
2015–2019	América Mineiro
2019–2021	Cruzeiro
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021–2022	Cruzeiro	14	(3)
2022–2023	Athletico Paranaense	60	(21)
2024–	Barcelona	10	(2)
International career‡
2022–2023	Brazil U20	12	(7)
2023–	Brazil U23	1	(0)
2023–	Brazil	1	(0)
Medal record Men's football Representing   Brazil South American U-20 Championship Winner 2023 Colombia
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:39, 17 March 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 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

Vitor Roque with Athletico Paranaense in 2022

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 a header for his debut goal for Barcelona, winning the match in a La Liga game 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 got married to Dayana Lins shortly before he joined Barcelona. ^[25] He is a Christian. ^{[26] [27] [28]}

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 17 March 2024 ^[29]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			State league [lower-alpha 1]		National cup [lower-alpha 2]		Continental		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Cruzeiro	2021	Série B	5	0	—		—		—		—		5	0
	2022		1	0	8	3	2	3	—		—		11	6
	Total		6	0	8	3	2	3	—		—		16	6
Athletico Paranaense	2022	Série A	29	5	—		—		7 [lower-alpha 3]	2	—		36	7
	2023		25	12	6	4	6	1	8 [lower-alpha 3]	4	—		45	21
	Total		54	17	6	4	6	1	15	6	—		81	28
Barcelona	2023–24	La Liga	9	2	—		2	0	0	0	0	0	11	2
Career total			69	19	14	7	10	4	15	6	0	0	108	36

1. Includes Campeonato Mineiro, Campeonato Paranaense
2. Includes Copa do Brasil, Copa del Rey
3. Appearances in Copa Libertadores

International

As of match played 25 March 2023 ^[29]

Appearances and goals by national team and year

National team	Year	Apps	Goals
Brazil	2023	1	0
Total		1	0

Honours

Athletico Paranaense

• Campeonato Paranaense: 2023
• Copa Libertadores runner-up: 2022

Brazil U20

• South American U-20 Championship: 2023

Individual

• Copa Libertadores Team of the Tournament: 2022 ^[30]
• South American U-20 Championship Top scorer: 2023

References

1. "Vitor Roque". FC Barcelona. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
2. "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] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 12 April 2019. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
3. "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] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Super Esportes. 14 July 2020. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
4. "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] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 22 May 2019. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
5. "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] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 25 May 2021. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
6. "Com apenas 16 anos, Vitor Roque estreia pelo profissional do Cruzeiro" [Aged only 16, Vitor Roque debuts for the first team of Cruzeiro] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 13 October 2021. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
7. "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] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Super Esportes. 13 October 2021. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
8. "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] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 20 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
9. "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] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 23 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
10. "Talento e juventude! Vitor Roque é o novo reforço do Furacão" [Talent and youth! Vitor Roque is the new addition of the Furacão] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Club Athletico Paranaense. 13 April 2022. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
11. "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] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 13 April 2022. Retrieved 15 April 2022.
12. "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] (in Brazilian Portuguese). ge. 17 April 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
13. "Vitor Roque faz o primeiro gol pelo Athletico: "Sensação de alívio"" [Vitor Roque scores the first goal for Athletico: "Feeling of relief"] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Um Dois Esportes. 29 May 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
14. "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] (in Brazilian Portuguese). UOL Esporte. 7 August 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
15. "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'] (in Brazilian Portuguese). Lance!. 15 November 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
16. @AthleticoPR (2 December 2023). "UM ATÉ BREVE! ⚡️🔴⚫️" (Tweet) (in Portuguese). Retrieved 21 February 2024– via Twitter.
17. "'Lei do ex' funciona, Athletico vence no adeus de Vitor Roque, e Santos vai à última rodada sob risco de rebaixamento". ESPN.com (in Portuguese). 3 December 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
18. "FC Barcelona sign Vitor Roque". FC Barcelona . 12 July 2023. Archived from the original on 14 July 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
19. "Vitor Roque's first day in Barcelona". FC Barcelona. 27 December 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
20. "Vitor Roque to wear number 19". FC Barcelona. 3 January 2024. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
21. "Las Palmas 1-2 FC Barcelona: Epic comeback to start the year". FC Barcelona. 4 January 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
22. "Barça 1-0 Osasuna: Vitor Roque makes the difference at Montjuïc". www.fcbarcelona.com. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
23. "Com novidades, Ramon convoca Seleção para primeiro amistoso em 2023" (in Portuguese). Brazilian Football Confederation. 3 March 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
24. "Morocco 2–1 Brazil: World Cup semi-finalists earn famous win over FIFA's top-ranked side in Tangier". Sky Sports. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
25. Kingsley_ (12 December 2023). "Vitor Roque gets married at 18 — 6 best pics". Tribuna.com. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
26. "Vitor Roque 'celebrated' Classic day with his wedding". FCBN. 28 October 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
27. "Rattibha". en.rattibha.com. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
28. "Vitor Roque Instagram".
29. Vitor Roque at Soccerway. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
30. "(FOTO) El 11 ideal de la Copa Libertadores 2022". OneFootball (in Spanish). 31 October 2022. Retrieved 2 November 2022.

External links

• Profile at the FC Barcelona website
• Vitor Roque – UEFA competition record ( archive )