It is no surprise that the two Portuguese players, who were named among the 30 finalists for the 2024 Ballon d'Or, are also among the top 20.
In Portugal, let's just say the 2024 Ballon d'Or was not the most anticipated of all. On the programme, there were only two Portuguese players competing to win the highest individual honour, without having any significant chance of winning.
Ruben Dias and Vitinha are among the top 20 candidates for the 2024 Ballon d'Or
In fact, Ruben Dias and Vitinha recently joined the list of thirty finalists likely to win the Ballon d'Or. Unsurprisingly, none of the Portuguese internationals were the big winners of the evening, following Portugal's somewhat disappointing performance at Euro 2024.
Author of a fantastic season in the ranks of Paris Saint-Germain, Vitinha takes an honorable 27th place in this rating. A fantastic achievement for the 24-year-old, who was able to capitalize on last season to make a name for himself and shine in the French championship with his talent.
Vitinha is 27th in the Ballon d'Or. 👏🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/qQlFImqWA8
– Trivela (@Trivela_FR) October 28, 2024
However, he will not be the highest-ranked Portuguese. More accustomed to this type of celebration, his compatriot and teammate in the national team, Ruben Dias, benefited from the 23rd place in the classification, which makes him the best nationally. Last season, the Portuguese defense captain was particularly prominent when his club, Manchester City, won the English Premier League.
Ruben Dias is 23rd in the Ballon d'Or. 👏🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/cFzGG8b3q7
– Trivela (@Trivela_FR) October 28, 2024
Other Portuguese in the title race?
However, for Portugal, the evening does not stop at this simple arrangement for the 2024 Ballon d'Or. In fact, other awards will be awarded over the next few hours, and this will especially include the presence of other important figures in Portuguese football. .
Young Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Joao Neves is in contention to win the Copa Cup, which rewards the best player under the age of 21, while Seleção goalkeeper Diogo Costa is in contention for the Yashin Trophy. Finally, on the women's side, Filipa Patau can be rewarded for her great work with Benfica, having been named among the best coaches of the year in women's football.
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Alexandre Ribeiro launched Trivela.fr in 2019 and today runs it alongside his colleagues. Passionate about Portuguese football as a whole, and especially the Portuguese national team, with all his energy and involvement he brings this media to life every day.
