The nominees for the 2024 Kopa Trophy have been announced, featuring Barcelona‘s Lamine Yamal and Manchester United‘s Kobbie Mainoo among the shortlisted talents.
The Kopa Trophy, previously awarded to rising stars like Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham, recognizes the best under-21 player who made a significant impact during the 2023/24 season. The award is determined by a vote from previous Ballon d’Or winners and will be presented at a ceremony in Paris on October 28.
Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho are both on the shortlist after standout performances in the Premier League. Despite the Red Devils facing challenges throughout the season, Mainoo and Garnacho managed to shine, with Mainoo even earning a call-up to Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 squad.
Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal also secured a spot on the list, following his role in Spain’s victory over England in the Euro 2024 final. The 17-year-old made history as the youngest player ever to score in the European Championships, achieving this milestone just days before his 17th birthday.
Other nominees include Real Madrid’s Arda Guler, Barcelona’s Pau Cubarsi, Bayern Munich’s Mathys Tel, Manchester City’s Savinho, PSG’s Joao Neves and Warren Zaire-Emery, and RB Salzburg’s Karim Konate.
Kopa Trophy 2024 Nominees:
- Warren Zaire-Emery
- Lamine Yamal
- Mathys Tel
- Savinho
- Joao Neves
- Kobbie Mainoo
- Karim Konate
- Arda Guler
- Alejandro Garnacho
- Pau Cubarsi
When is the Kopa Trophy Winner Announced?
The Kopa Trophy will be awarded on October 28 at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France.
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