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Vitor Roque
Vitor Roque with Palmeiras in 2025
Personal information
Full name Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira[1]
Date of birth (2005-02-28) 28 February 2005 (age 21)[1]
Place of birth Timóteo, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)[1]
Position Forward
Team information
Current team
 Palmeiras
Number 9
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)
2023–2025 Barcelona 14 (2)
2024–2025 → Betis (loan) 22 (4)
2025– Palmeiras 62 (24)
International career‡
2022–2023 Brazil U20 12 (8)
2023– Brazil U23 1 (0)
2023– Brazil 2 (0)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Brazil
South American U-20 Championship
Winner2023 Colombia
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 23:10, 20 September 2026 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 23:15, 18 November 2025 (UTC)

Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira (born 28 February 2005), commonly known as Vitor Roque (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈvitoʁ ˈʁɔki]), is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Palmeiras and the Brazil national team.

Club career

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Early career

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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

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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

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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

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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]

Loan to Betis

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On 26 August 2024, Roque joined Real Betis on a season-long loan.[23][24] On 13 September, he scored his first goal for Betis in a league match against Leganés.[25] On 15 January 2025, he scored against parent club Barcelona in a 5–1 defeat in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey.[26] On 28 February, Real Betis and Barcelona agreed to terminate Roque's loan.[27]

Palmeiras

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On 28 February 2025, Palmeiras completed the signing of Roque for an initial fee of €25.5 million,[28] at the time, the most expensive signing on the continent.[29]

International career

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On 3 March 2023, 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.[30] He was substituted on in the 65th minute of the game in a 2–1 defeat at the Ibn Batouta Stadium.[31]

Personal life

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Roque married Dayana Lins shortly before he joined Barcelona.[32] He is a Christian.[33][34][35]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 20 September 2026[36]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League State league[a] National cup[b] Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Cruzeiro 2021 Série B 50————50
2022 108323——116
Total 608323——166
Athletico Paranaense 2022 Série A 295——7[c]2—367
2023 251264618[c]4—4521
Total 54176461156—8128
Barcelona 2023–24 La Liga 142—200000162
Betis (loan) 2024–25 La Liga 224—437[d]0—337
Palmeiras 2025 Série A 3316304011[c]45[e]05620
2026 165103504[c]1—359
Total 492113390155509129
Career total 14443281123737115023772

International

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As of match played 18 November 2025[36]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Brazil 202310
202510
Total20

Honours

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Athletico Paranaense

Palmeiras

Brazil U20

Individual

References

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  1. 1 2 3 "FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ – Squad List: Palmeiras (BRA)" (PDF). FIFA. 4 July 2025. p. 25. Archived (PDF) from the original on 13 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  2. 1 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. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  3. 1 2 "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. Archived from the original on 12 May 2022. 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. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. 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. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. 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. Archived from the original on 17 April 2022. 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. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. 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. Archived from the original on 25 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. Archived from the original on 24 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. Archived from the original on 17 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. Archived from the original on 15 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. Archived from the original on 14 November 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. Archived from the original on 12 July 2023. 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. Archived from the original on 12 July 2023. 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. Archived from the original on 12 July 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  16. ↑ @AthleticoPR (2 December 2023). "UM ATÉ BREVE! ⚡️🔴⚫️" (Tweet) (in Portuguese). Retrieved 21 February 2024 – via X (formerly 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. Archived from the original on 9 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. Archived from the original on 27 December 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  20. ↑ "Vitor Roque to wear number 19". FC Barcelona. 3 January 2024. Archived from the original on 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. Archived from the original on 4 January 2024. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  22. ↑ "Barça 1-0 Osasuna: Vitor Roque makes the difference at Montjuïc". www.fcbarcelona.com. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2024.
  23. ↑ "Real Betis and FC Barcelona agree on the loan of Vitor Roque". Real Betis Balompié. 26 August 2024. Archived from the original on 2 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  24. ↑ "Vitor Roque loaned to Real Betis Balompié". FC Barcelona. 26 August 2024. Archived from the original on 30 August 2024. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  25. ↑ "Betis leaves it late but two-goal finale sinks Leganes". AP News. 13 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
  26. ↑ "FC Barcelona vs Real Betis - Copa del Rey". Página web oficial de LALIGA | LALIGA. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
  27. ↑ "Real Betis Balompié y FC Barcelona acuerdan resolver la cesión de Vitor Roque". Real Betis Balompié (in Spanish). Retrieved 28 February 2025.
  28. ↑ "Vitor Roque completes transfer to Palmeiras from Barcelona". ESPN. 28 February 2025.
  29. ↑ "Vitor Roque no Palmeiras: contratação se torna a mais cara do futebol brasileiro; veja ranking" (in Brazilian Portuguese). Globo Esporte. 28 February 2025. Archived from the original on 28 February 2025. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
  30. ↑ "Com novidades, Ramon convoca Seleção para primeiro amistoso em 2023" (in Portuguese). Brazilian Football Confederation. 3 March 2023. Archived from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  31. ↑ "Morocco 2–1 Brazil: World Cup semi-finalists earn famous win over FIFA's top-ranked side in Tangier". Sky Sports. Archived from the original on 26 March 2023. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
  32. ↑ Kingsley_ (12 December 2023). "Vitor Roque gets married at 18 — 6 best pics". Tribuna.com. Archived from the original on 14 March 2024. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  33. ↑ "Vitor Roque 'celebrated' Classic day with his wedding". FCBN. 28 October 2023. Archived from the original on 29 December 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  34. ↑ "Rattibha". en.rattibha.com. Archived from the original on 29 December 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  35. ↑ "Vitor Roque Instagram".
  36. 1 2 Vitor Roque at Soccerway. Retrieved 24 February 2022.
  37. ↑ "(FOTO) El 11 ideal de la Copa Libertadores 2022". OneFootball (in Spanish). 31 October 2022. Archived from the original on 2 November 2022. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
  38. ↑ "IFFHS MEN'S YOUTH (U20) CONMEBOL TEAM 2023". IFFHS. 3 February 2024.
  39. ↑ "IFFHS MEN'S YOUTH (U20) CONTINENTAL TEAMS 2024 - (CONMEBOL)". IFFHS. 3 February 2025.
  40. ↑ "Com homenagem a Ancelotti, Troféu Mesa Redonda elege melhores de 2025; veja vencedores". UOL Esporte (in Portuguese). 8 December 2025. Archived from the original on 8 December 2025.
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