Dragões de Ouro 2025: nominees for footballer and member of the year | OneFootball

FC Porto members are once again called upon to elect the winners in three categories of the Dragões de Ouro. The Gala will take place on December 1st at the Dragão Arena, and only on that date will the awardees be revealed, but voting is already open in the categories of Footballer, Pavilion Sports, and Member of the Year.

For the second consecutive year, members can vote online on a page created for this purpose, with only one vote allowed per member. Voting closes at 11 a.m. on November 20th (Thursday).

It’s time to honor those who stood out the most last season. Here are the nominees in each category:

Nominees for the Dragão de Ouro – Member

Luís Bacelar (Member No. 4) A living witness to the history of Futebol Clube do Porto. With 85 years as a member, he has attended matches at Constituição, Lima, Antas, and Dragão. At 92 years old, he is a historical reference of the club.

Paulo Bizarro (Member No. 3170) With 55 years as a member, he is a recognized face in promoting support for the club. Organizer of the Club Day – an event that since 2012 has had 20 editions and brought together almost three thousand Porto fans – he has held an Annual Seat at the Dragão since 2016 and boasts 100% attendance.

Manuel Ramiro Ferreira (Member No. 4173) Proving that support for FC Porto goes beyond the stands, he has held an Annual Seat at the Estádio do Dragão since its inauguration and has 100% attendance. At 80 years old, he is also a volunteer coach in the club’s Adapted Sports program.

Ricardo Galiza Marques (Member No. 12541) With 37 uninterrupted years as a member and an Annual Seat at the Dragão since its inauguration, he boasts 100% attendance and is a regular presence at sports matches, both at Dragão Arena and away.

Nominees for Dragão de Ouro – Footballer

Iván Marcano After a serious injury, the defender – nicknamed the Iceman – recovered and, at 38 years old, returned to play and score in blue and white. He is the highest-scoring defender in the club’s history and won the Dragão de Ouro – Athlete in 2023.

Nico González Nominated for the second consecutive year, he stood out in the first half of the 2024/25 season before moving to Manchester City. In 29 games he scored seven goals and made five assists, surpassing previous records at the club and in his career.

Rodrigo Mora In his debut season with the main team, he had a breakthrough year: he played in 35 games, scored 11 goals, and provided four assists, showcasing technical quality and consistency.

Samu The 21-year-old forward made an impressive debut: 45 games, 27 goals, and three assists in his first season in blue and white, demonstrating goal-scoring ability from the moment he arrived.

Diogo Rêma (Handball) Recently elected Best Goalkeeper of the U-21 World Championship, he is already a rising star in Porto’s handball, winning over the stands with decisive saves, courage, and determination.

Miguel Queiroz (Basketball) Captain who won the Super Cup and the Portuguese Cup in 2024/25. At FC Porto since 2013, he has accumulated ten titles, hundreds of games, and is an example of professionalism.

Rafa (Roller Hockey) In 14 years at FC Porto (12 consecutive seasons), he added another national title in 2024/25 – his seventh with the club – and was elected by the specialized press as the Best Player of the Championship, despite playing the playoffs with a metal plate in his shoulder due to a fractured scapula.

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