Pedro Vite
Center Midfielder
Creative Playmaker
Mar 9, 2002 (24)
Left
5'8"
150 lb
Back with club
Vite (international duty) has returned to Pumas' training camp and is eligible for upcoming Liga MX fixtures.
Analysis: Vite will look to regain a starting spot at the club level after seeing moderate action for the Ecuadorian national team, which could lead to his playing time being managed at some point due to fatigue. The midfielder has featured in a central position throughout the season, opening his Apertura scoring and assisting counts in September. His return also means Israel Luna and Adalberto Carrasquilla could see their roles reduced going forward.
Joining national team
Vite is part of Ecuador's squad for upcoming international activity, so he's not expected to feature for Pumas for the time being.
Analysis: Vite made three successive starts at the club level in September, featuring in a central midfield spot and benefiting from corner kick duties to rack up 15 crosses (four accurate) in addition to his lone goal and assist over that span. He'll likely miss one game due to the international call-up, returning to the starting lineup against Cruz Azul after missing the game versus San Luis. All of Victor Arteaga, Israel Luna and Alan Medina could see their roles boosted while Vite is away.
Logs assist in draw
Vite made an assist, created two chances and sent in six crosses (two accurate) during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Atlas.
Analysis: Vite didn't have the same numbers from previous games but was still decisive for his team as he used a corner-kick cross to assist Angel Azuaje for his team's lone goal midway through the first half. That's now a goal and an assist over the last three games for the midfielder, who's been more of a playmaker as of late after starting the campaign in a deeper role similar to the one he had with Ecuador during the World Cup.
Active in defeat
Vite generated three shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Guadalajara. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 38th minute.
Analysis: Vite saw limited time on the ball in deep midfield areas, but his heavy involvement in free kicks and corner kicks allowed him to rack up shots and crosses during the match. The versatile player was coming off scoring his first goal of the tournament in a midweek win over Leon. He has emerged as the main beneficiary of Adalberto Carrasquilla's demotion to a bench role lately, gaining both playing time and set pieces.
Scores in midweek win
Vite scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Thursday's 3-1 victory against Leon.
Analysis: Vite fired a precise shot from outside the box after a series of attempts off a set play, increasing the home team's lead in the 87th minute of the match. He made a positive return to the starting lineup after being limited in a bench role during the previous game, and he also took set pieces while Adalberto Carrasquilla was not on the field. The goal ended a run of 13 club games without a direct contribution for Vite, and the five crosses more than doubled his previous season-high mark in the Apertura campaign.
Quiet game but solid tournament
Vite generated one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 2-0 defeat against Mexico.
Analysis: After his impressive display against Germany, Vite had a night to forget and struggled to leave any mark on the game. He completed 62 passes but without any real penetration or threat, adding one tackle, one interception and one shot from distance as his only other contributions. It does not diminish what was an impressive tournament for him overall though, as he ends with one assist, eight chances created and four shots going forward alongside 15 tackles, six interceptions and two blocks defensively.
Brilliant in win
Vite assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Thursday's 2-1 victory over Germany.
Analysis: Vite was the clear player of the match Thursday, delivering a decisive assist in Ecuador's 2-1 win over Germany, driving the attack with 16 passes into the final third, five accurate long balls, and a 79 percent pass accuracy. The midfielder has been one of Ecuador's most reliable performers throughout the group stage, consistently posing a threat with three shots, eight chances created, and a 75 percent successful cross rate, underscoring his influence on both creativity and tempo.
Six chances created in 0-0 draw
Vite had two shots (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and six chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Curacao.
Analysis: Vite played 90 minutes for the second World Cup game in a row and had a busy, creative game, although was unable to provide an assist. The midfielder helped his team to pick up their first World Cup point and will aim to beat Germany in the final game of the group phase in order to try to reach the knockout phase. He created six chances and completed two of his three crosses.
Well-rounded performance in loss
Vite recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Cote D'ivoire.
Analysis: Vite made a strong contribution on both sides of the pitch, recording seven defensive contributions while also providing creativity going forward. He was minutes away from contributing to a clean sheet from midfield before Cote d'Ivoire scored a 90th-minute winner. His 89 touches from the center of the pitch in a nearly even possession match highlight just how involved he was alongside Moises Caicedo. Vite's next match comes against Curacao, who lost 7-1 to Germany in their opener and are the smallest country to ever qualify for the World Cup, presenting a favorable opportunity to build on this performance.
Logs assist in draw
Vite made an assist, created two chances and sent in two crosses (one accurate) during Sunday's 3-3 draw against America.
Analysis: Vite took the corner that was headed home by Nathan in the 13th minute but then didn't generate much more numbers in either end. The assist was the first of the season for the midfielder, who also scored three goals over 34 appearances and showed great two-way upside since the start of Clausura tournament.
Productive in win over Pachuca
Vite had five crosses (two accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Pachuca.
Analysis: Vite put in a diverse effort in the final regular-season matchup, with his 79 passes, five crosses, four tackles and seven duels won standing out as the highest tallies on the squad. The versatile man has worked as a central midfielder lately, taking part in both attacking and defensive actions. Additionally, he's now one of the squad's most consistent set-piece takers alongside Jordan Carrillo, but that fact hasn't led to direct goal involvement as he remains without a goal or assist in his last 12 Liga MX games.
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