One prize that has been dished out at the ceremony in recent years is the Kopa Trophy, with some of the world's modern greats having claimed the individual prize. But what is the Kopa Trophy?

The Kopa Trophy, named after French footballer Raymond Kopa, is given to the best young player in world football. Past Ballon d'Or winners vote for the best under-21 player from across the world.

France Football has named 10 of the world's best young footballers - including Kylian Mbappe - on the shortlist for the Kopa Trophy. Paris Saint-Germain's World Cup-winning forward Kylian Mbappe ...

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal, just 17 years old, received the Kopa Trophy for the best young player of last season during the Ballon d'Or gala on Monday. “I want to thank the coaching staff ...

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has won the 2023 Golden Boy award, earning a massive 97% of the vote, to add to his Kopa Trophy crown.

Inter Miami star Leo Messi voted for Argentina teammate Alejandro Garnacho in the Kopa Trophy count. Barcelona whiz Lamine Yamal won the title last week as the 2024 Young Player of the Year.

The past year and a half has been a special one for Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal, who has exploded into one of the most ...

Barcelona midfielder Gavi has named who he thinks should win the 2025 Ballon d’Or – and it’s not Raphinha or Lamine Yamal. Gavi, 20, came on during Barcelona ’s 3-1 (4-1 on aggregate) victory over ...

Yamal, 17, is one of the most exciting young talents in world football and has already won the Kopa Trophy and the Golden Boy award as Europe's best player under the age of 21. "There are key ...