Nuno Mendes has once again raised Portugal’s profile on the global football stage. The Portuguese left-back has been named in The Best FIFA Men’s 11 2025, the prestigious Team of the Year selected by FIFA to recognise the most outstanding performances of the season.

The announcement was made during the FIFA Football Awards 2025 ceremony in Doha, Qatar, where the world’s football elite gathered to honour the players who made the biggest impact for club and country.

A key figure for Paris Saint-Germain, Nuno Mendes earned this recognition after a season defined by consistency, competitive intensity and collective influence, becoming one of the few Portuguese players to feature among the world’s best XI. His inclusion in the Team of the Year not only highlights his evolution as one of the most reliable talents of his generation, but also places Portugal firmly back in the
international spotlight.