Vitinha has named Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes as one of the ‘top-four’ midfielders in the world but overlooked Arsenal star Declan Rice.

Fernandes is enjoying another impressive season at Old Trafford, scoring seven goals and providing 14 assists in 26 games.

The 31-year-old’s form has helped Manchester United climb back into the Champions League places after they finished just 15th last season.

Vitinha rates Fernandes as one of the best midfielders in the world alongside himself, Joao Neves and the player at the ‘top of the list’, Pedri.

Pedri, 23, has already won two La Liga titles and two Copa del Rey trophieswith Barcelona and the Euros with Spain.

Vitinha has enjoyed similar success at PSG, helping the French giants win three successive league titles and the club’s first Champions League last season.

Given his standing in the game, Vitinha is well-placed to rank some of his contemporaries and was asked by Canal 11 who he rates as the best midfielder in the world.

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