The UEFA Rankings are a system used by the Union of European Football Associations to evaluate the performance of football clubs in European competitions. These rankings are based on the results of clubs in tournaments like the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League over a set period, typically five years. Points are awarded for wins, draws, and advancing through the rounds, which helps determine a club's strength and seeding in future competitions. These rankings play a crucial role in the draw for European tournaments, influencing which teams face each other. Higher-ranked clubs are often seeded, meaning they are placed in different groups or brackets to avoid facing each other in the early stages. This system aims to ensure a fair and competitive balance in European football.