Kopa Trophy 2019: Who Was The Winner?

The Kopa Trophy is awarded to the best-performing player under the age of 21. In 2019, the coveted Kopa Trophy was awarded to Matthijs de Ligt. — Gwendoline Christie: Weight, Health, And Body Image

De Ligt distinguished himself as one of the most promising young talents in world football. His performances for Ajax and Juventus made him a deserving winner of the Kopa Trophy. He played a crucial role in Ajax's remarkable run to the Champions League semi-finals.

At the ceremony, previous winner Kylian Mbappe handed over the trophy to de Ligt, who beat out other young stars. Some of them were Jadon Sancho, Joao Felix, and fellow teammate Moise Kean.

De Ligt joined Juventus in the summer of 2019, solidifying his reputation as one of the world's premier young defenders.

Other Notable Contenders

While Matthijs de Ligt ultimately won the Kopa Trophy in 2019, several other young players were also in contention for the award. — Solve The Montana Motto Crossword Puzzle!

• Jadon Sancho: Sancho had an impressive season with Borussia Dortmund.
• João Félix: João Félix burst onto the scene with Benfica.

Previous Kopa Trophy Winners

• 2018: Kylian Mbappé
• 2019: Matthijs de Ligt
• 2020: Not awarded due to COVID-19 pandemic
• 2021: Pedri
• 2022: Gavi
• 2023: Jude Bellingham

The Kopa Trophy continues to recognize and celebrate the brightest young stars in football, providing a platform for these players to shine on the world stage. These rising stars are exciting to watch. — Raven's Horse Dream: Unlocking The Symbolism