Portugal was named Best National Team of the Year at the Globe Soccer Awards, a distinction that capped off a season of collective success.
In 2025, Portugal won its third official title by beating Spain in the final of the UEFA Nations League – a competition that it also won in 2019.
In addition to the team award, several Portuguese figures were also honoured individually. Vitinha was named Best Midfielder of the Year after an unforgettable season with Paris Saint-Germain and the national team, during which he won multiple titles, including the UEFA Champions League with PSG. Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal’s legendary captain, received the award for Best Player in the Middle East after scoring 40 goals over the year.
Portuguese football was also recognised off the pitch. Jorge Mendes was named Best Agent of the Year, while Luís Campos received the award for Best Sporting Director for his work with PSG.
The ceremony included a tribute to Diogo Jota, the star player who died tragically in a car crash along with his brother André Silva, in July.
On the sidelines of the event, Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) president Pedro Proença described 2025 as an exceptional year for Portuguese football and said Portugal should approach the next World Cup with the ambition of becoming world champions.
“2025 is an exceptional year for Portuguese football, particularly for the federation, for the players and for the clubs. And this gala, these nominations – from players and coaches to agents and even the national teams themselves – are recognition of the work being done by the entire Portuguese football community,” said Proença.
“International recognition confirms Portugal as a true role model. Portuguese football is a role model in the creation and development of talent — young players, coaches, directors and organisational structures,” he added.
“What is happening is the result of generational work that began a long time ago, more than two decades ago. This is not just the work of the current leadership, but the result of continuity and a truly holistic vision that Portuguese football officials have maintained,” the FPF boss insisted.
