The three Portuguese players are part of a list of 30 candidates, including Lionel Messi, Mohamed Salah, Karim Benzema, Kylian Mbappé, Antoine Griezmann, Vinicius Júnior and Jude Bellingham.

Cristiano Ronaldo is also nominated for the fans' favourite footballer category in a list of ten players, which also includes Lionel Messi and Neymar.

Diogo Costa, from FC Porto, is in the running for the goalkeeper of the year award, Bernardo Silva for best midfielder and António Silva (Benfica) and Diomande (Sporting) are competing for the most promising player award.

The list of awards also includes Rui Costa, among eight candidates for president of the year, and Benfica for the distinctions of men's and women's team of the year.