“Pito was the deserved winner of this award. He had an excellent 2023. I was there with him [at Barcelona]. He was without doubt the best player of the year. He’s been working really hard over the last few years, it was one of his targets, and it’s come off. Now the two of us have the chance to crown our careers with the World Cup title. It would be spectacular to have a World Cup title and the Best Player award. We’ll go in search of the title in every way possible. As for this award, it was more than deserved. I’m really happy for Pito and for Chapeco.”

Ferrao
“Pito thoroughly deserves it. He’s an unbelievable player. He’s super dangerous. He threatens his opponents with every touch. He’s versatile. He plays as a pivot, a winger. When he needs to mark, he marks. I think it was between Pito, Pany Varela and Zicky. For me all three would have been worthy winners. Pito has been deserving of this award, he’s been playing magnificently. It’s in good hands. I think it went to the right guy. He truly represents beautiful futsal, modern futsal. Pito, you deserved it.”
Higuita, Kazakhstan goalkeeper

“I’m super happy for him. I know how much he did to deserve this award and how much he wanted it on his résumé. Pito combines being a really talented player with the quality of the work he puts in. He’s one of the most focused players I know. I had the joy of playing alongside him for two clubs, and we’ve spent a few years together in the national team, so I’ve been able to observe many things, especially how well prepared he is for the biggest games of the year. It’s no coincidence that he has become one of the most decisive and unique players in futsal. Congratulations, Pito 10!”
Marlon, Brazil fixo

“It’s normal that Pito was named the Best Player in the World. He deserves it and is an extraordinary player. He makes the difference on the court, has won everything with Barcelona and, for me, is the best player in the world alongside Pany Varela and Catela.”
Soufiane El Mesrar

“He deserves it. I’m very, very happy for him. He’s a magnificent player, a fantastic player. I’m very proud that I can say I played alongside him for two-and-a-half years. When he arrived at ElPozo, being honest, I would have never said he would become the best player in the world. But he worked so hard every day to improve his game, improve his career. After six months, a year I was sure that he could play for the best club in the world, be the best player. He put 100 per cent effort in every day to win a prize like this today. He got the reward for the work he put in. Let me repeat this once more: I’m very happy for Pito because he deserves it.”
Dario Marinovic, Croatia winger

“Pito is not only a great player, but a great team-mate. I’m very happy that he is considered the best player in the world and I hope I can share a lot of moments and titles with him [at Barcelona].”
Catela, Spain winger

“For me it was the right choice, Pito deserved to be the best in the world. He’s been playing really well for Barcelona, scoring important goals, always showing up at the most crucial moments. When you need him most, he’s there. It’s the same in the Brazilian national team. He always shows up when they need him, he never shies away from the game. I think he’s been among the top five players in the world – or the top three – for many years. This award was thoroughly deserved because in the crucial moments, he showed up.”
Bruno Chaguinha

“First, the fact that El Mesrar in in the top 10 twice in a row is a very nice achievement. Pito won and you can’t be surprised about that. He is a player with special qualities. He plays at one of the best clubs in the world, which is no coincidence. He is very important for Barcelona and his national team Brazil. I wish him the very best.”
Soufian Charraoui