Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank singled out PSG midfielder Vitinha, whose hat‑trick led Paris to a 5‑3 win over Spurs, saying the Portuguese star “will be the next Ballon d’Or winner for me.”

Thomas Frank spoke after Tottenham’s chaotic 5‑3 defeat to Paris Saint‑Germain in the Champions League on Wednesday, praising Vitinha’s standout performance.

The Portuguese midfielder netted a hat‑trick, helping PSG overturn the odds in France.

Frank highlighted the brilliance of Vitinha’s goals, noting the difficulty of conceding three and four in such a tight contest. “Vitinha puts it in the top corner, in that situation, is very tricky,” the Tottenham boss remarked.

He went further, boldly declaring Vitinha the world’s best midfielder at the moment. “By the way, Vitinha, the best midfielder in the world, he will be the next Ballon d’Or winner for me.”

Last season, Vitinha was instrumental for PSG, contributing to four trophies, including the UEFA Champions League and Ligue 1 title under Luis Enrique. His consistency and clutch performances have caught the eye of top coaches across Europe.

The match itself was a roller‑coaster, with Spurs leading 3‑2 at one point before PSG’s late surge sealed the victory.