of the Year (2006–) The "CNID Footballer of the Year" or "Primeira Liga Footballer of the Year" award, awarded by the Sports National Press Club (CNID), distinguishes the best footballer playing in the Primeira Liga. In 2006, during the celebration of the CNID's 40th anniversary, the award was officially presented for the first time, to Porto winger Ricardo Quaresma. Since 2011, the SCC and NOS jointly sponsor the CNID awards delivered annually. Under this new sponsorship agreement, all football awards are delivered during the Portuguese League for Professional Football (LPFP) Gala. See also LPFP Awards Portuguese Golden Ball Notes A. First winner, and the award was delivered by Portuguese newspaper Diário Popular. B. First player to win the award twice C. First player to win the award three times D. First player to win the award in a foreign country E. First player to win the award four times F. First player to win the award five times G. First player to win the award six times (record) References External links Portuguese Footballer of the Year in RSSSF The official website of CNID Portuguese football trophies and awards Awards established in 1970 1970 establishments in Portugal Annual events in Portugal