Ballon d'Or. Vitinha ranked 14th in the 2025/26 edition, Portugal outside the top 10

Vitinha ranked 14th in the 2025/26 Ballon d'Or, with no Portuguese players in the top 10. He previously placed third and had a successful season with PSG, winning multiple titles. João Neves and Nuno Mendes also ranked, while Bruno Fernandes was 27th. Portugal has not had a top 10 representative since 2023/24, with Cristiano Ronaldo leading the country’s appearances. The 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony is held in London, recognizing the best male and female footballers of the past season.