The list of nominees for the 2022 Kopa Trophy has been announced, befor eyou ask – What is the Kopa trophy I have never heard of it, lets explain what this is
The Kopa Trophy is an award presented to the best performing player under the age of 21.
The award is named after Raymond Kopa who played for the French national team of the 1950s and won several European Cups with Real madrid. The winner is selected by former Ballon d’Or winners. The Kopa Trophy is also open to those who play outside of Europe.
This will be the 4th year of the award with a year missed because of Covid
List
Karim Adeyemi (Borussia Dortmund)
Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund)
Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid)
Gavi (Barcelona)
Ryan Gravenberch (Bayern Munich)
Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain)
Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich)
Josko Gvardiol (RB Leipzig)
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
CAn Jude Bellingham go one step further than 2021 and win the trophy this time, its hard to see an outstanding favourite. Most of these players have had good seasons, does trophies and the players contributions count as well.
Previous winners
| Year | Rank | Player | Club | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1st | Kylian Mbappé | Paris Saint-Germain | 110 |
| 2nd | Christian Pulisic | Borussia Dortmund | 31 | |
| 3rd | Justin Kluivert | Roma | 18 | |
| 2019 | 1st | Matthijs de Ligt | Juventus | 58 |
| 2nd | Jadon Sancho | Borussia Dortmund | 49 | |
| 3rd | João Félix | Atlético Madrid | 41 | |
| 2020 | Cancelled due to COVID-19 | |||
| 2021 | 1st | Pedri | Barcelona | 89 |
| 2nd | Jude Bellingham | Borussia Dortmund | 39 | |
| 3rd | Jamal Musiala | Bayern Munich | 38 | |