Red-hot Ryan Gauld believes he still has some way to go before landing a place in the Scotland squad.
The ex- Dundee United midfielder helped Farense win promotion to the Portuguese top flight last term after scoring nine goals - his best-ever return.
And the former Sporting Lisbon academy star, now 24, can't wait for the season opener this weekend when his side face Moreirense, after being awarded the Portuguese second division's Player of the Year.
Gauld said: "I was very happy to have received this award, especially because it was after a vote by the captains and managers of the other teams. It is a distinction that would make anyone proud.
"I'm looking forward to the start of the season and it's been a while since I played in the top league. We are confident we can have a good season.
"Last season was my best in terms of scoring goals and it was also my best in terms of the number of consecutive games I started and the most time I played the full 90 minutes too.
"But that's already in the past and I know I need to continue that form this season.
"My ambition is to one day play in one of the top European leagues, but for that to happen, it will take a lot of work and dedication and that's what I will need to do with Farense.
"One day I hope to be called up into the Scotland national team by Steve Clarke, but that will only happen with a lot of hard work.
"At 24, I feel comfortable here. The president has invested a lot of money at the club and his ideas are important for the growth of Farsense.
"I really like the club and I also like the manager and the board. It has been like this since the first hour and I feel very happy here."
