Eleven years: Courtois (Real Madrid); Stones, Walker and Ruben Dias (Manchester City); Bellingham (Real Madrid), Bernardo Silva and Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City); Haaland (Manchester City), Mbappe (PSG), Messi (PSG/Inter Miami) and Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid).
Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo of Saudi Arabian club Al Nasr, who finished as the calendar year’s top scorer with 54 goals, including 10 for Portugal in Euro 2024 qualifying, was among the 23 names but ultimately left unaccounted for. .from “eleven”, released today in London.
On the official website of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), Fernando Gomes left his congratulations to Ruben Dias and Bernardo Silva for being selected as one of the ideal eleven players of the year at the gala “The Best”.
“I send special congratulations to Bernard Silva and Ruben Dias for yet another achievement as they are among the top eleven players for 2023. In a season full of successes, they won the Premier League, FA Cup and FA Cup. In addition, the Champions League and the work and dedication of the Portuguese players received yet another worldwide recognition. To Bernard and Ruben, all their families and everyone who contributed to their continued development as people and players, I express my deepest gratitude. with joy that they continue to represent us as Portuguese, with the hope that they will repeat for many years to come. Big congratulations!” said the FPF President.