Portuguese players Mendes, Vitinha, Neves and Bruno were nominated for the Ballon d'Or. This nomination represents significant recognition of Portuguese football on the international stage.
The full shortlist also includes major international names such as Lionel Messi, the current holder of the award, Ousmane Dembélé and Lamine Yamal, demonstrating the competitiveness among the nominees.
In the women's category, Alexia Putellas and Mapi León are among the nominees, standing out in women's football.
