Does Vitor Roque Have the Talent to Be Barcelona’s Next Ronaldinho or Neymar?
With the signing of 18-year-old striker Vitor Roque, Barcelona hopes it has unearthed the next Ronaldinho or Neymar to lead a Brazilian revolution at the Camp Nou.
The talented teenager has drawn lofty comparisons to past Brazilian superstars who shone for Barcelona over the past 25 years.
Names like Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Romario and Ronaldinho all dazzled fans with their flair and excellence in Barcelona colors. Roque has shown flashes of similar ability with his clinical finishing and mesmerizing dribbling skills.
However, living up to icons like Ronaldinho and Neymar carries massive expectations for any player, let alone an 18-year-old. While Roque possesses obvious talent, demanding he reach the level of former Balon d’Or winners Ronaldinho and Rivaldo is a tall task.
Neymar’s sensational scoring record over four seasons at Barcelona is also a monumental benchmark for Roque to match. Though Roque starred in Brazil’s league at a very young age, excelling in La Liga week to week requires major adjustments.
Roque will also need time to develop chemistry with teammates and adjust to Barcelona’s possession…
