Vitor Roque

Athletico Paranaense

On 13 April 2022, Vitor Roque signed a five-year contract with Athletico Paranaense, after the club activated his R$ 24 million release clause; it was the biggest transfer of the club's history. 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.

Vitor Roque scored his first goal for Furacão on 29 May 2022, scoring the winner in a 1–0 away win over Cuiabá. On 7 August, he scored a brace in a 3–2 away win over Atlético Mineiro, and finished the season with 13 goals, six for Cruzeiro and seven for Athletico.

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.

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. On 27 December, Roque underwent medical examinations at Ciutat Esportiva, completed digital media obligations including his first club interview. He was assigned No.19 jersey.

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. On 31 January, Roque scored his first goal for Barcelona, a header in a 1–0 league win against Osasuna.

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

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

International career 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. He was substituted on in the 65th minute of the game in a 2–1 defeat at the Ibn Batouta Stadium.

Personal life Roque married Dayana Lins shortly before he joined Barcelona. He is a Christian.

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South American U-20 Championship Top scorer: 2023 IFFHS Men's CONMEBOL (U20) Team: 2023, 2024 Troféu Mesa Redonda Team of the Year: 2025 Bola de Prata: 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year: 2025 Campeonato Paulista Team of the Year: 2026