Gavi

Gavi was handed the 2022 Kopa Trophy award during the Ballon d'Or Gala which was held in Paris on Monday. The Barcelona prodigy was voted ahead of other ...

Kylian Mbappe won it in its first edition followed by Matthijs de Ligt, and Pedri, who also received the Golden Boy prize last season. The [Barcelona](https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona.html) prodigy was voted ahead of other talented players, such as Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavigna, for the finest U21 player's prize. The 18-year-old midfielder has become a key player for both Xavi Hernandez and Luis Enrique in the Spanish national team. The Spain international has stolen the limelight since he debuted with Barcelona last season. [What are the differences between the Ballon d'Or and The Best?](https://www.marca.com/en/football/2022/10/15/634aa712268e3ea44c8b45cc.html) [France Football: "The Ballon d'Or is Messi," even without being nominated for the first time since 2005](https://www.marca.com/en/football/2022/10/16/634b6afa268e3e3e628b459b.html)

Barcelona's 18-year-old midfielder Gavi has been crowned the world's best Under-21 footballer at the Ballon d'Or awards.

He found the back of the net against Ukraine in the Nations League in September 2020 at the age of 17 years and 304 days. WHAT THEY SAID: "I try and give the best of myself the whole time and try to apply myself in the best way," Gavi said after picking up the award from team-mate Pedri. The Spain international has been named as the winner of the 2022 Kopa Trophy which is handed to the best Under-21 player in the world.

Barcelona and Spain midfield prospect Gavi won the Kopa Trophy for the best player of last season aged under 21 at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris on ...

The prize is meant to identify the "best social initiative by committed champions" and in Mane's case recognises the work he has done for communities in his home country. Gavi, who has already won 12 caps for Spain, was picked by a jury made up of former winners of the Ballon d'Or itself. Paris (AFP) – Barcelona and Spain midfield prospect Gavi won the Kopa Trophy for the best player of last season aged under 21 at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris on Monday.

Speaking upon receiving the award, Gavi said he tries to apply himself in the best way possible every time he steps onto the pitch and hopes to continue his ...

He said: 'I try and give the best of myself the whole time and try to apply myself in the best way. - Gavi beat the likes of Jude Bellingham and Jamal Musiala to the award Gavi wins the Kopa Trophy - awarded to the best under-21 player on the planet - as the Barcelona midfielder is rewarded for his stunning start to life as a senior player at the Nou Camp and for Spain

The Ballon d'Or ceremony is under way and the Kopa Trophy award winner has been announced.

[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/5XstioL80j5xvix2FgayOv?si=c6005a65bcb245e7) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdlFklV55ZttMuLE6hf3FdA) Breaking into the Spain national side and exceptional performances for Barcelona have not gone unnoticed. The Spanish midfielder was linked with a move to Liverpool before signing a new deal with the La Liga club. [Gavi](https://www.si.com/soccer/liverpool/transfers/gavi-on-liverpool-and-manchester-united-wishlist). Despite being at such a young age, both Bellingham and Musiala have been standout players both domestically and in Europe.

Barcelona and Spain midfield prospect Gavi won the Kopa Trophy for the best player of last season aged under 21 at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris on ...

The prize is meant to identify the "best social initiative by committed champions" and in Mane's case recognises the work he has done for communities in his home country. Gavi, who has already won 12 caps for Spain, was picked by a jury made up of former winners of the Ballon d'Or itself. Barcelona and Spain midfield prospect Gavi won the Kopa Trophy for the best player of last season aged under 21 at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris on Monday.

However, the most controversial decision on the night saw Gavi winning the Kopa Trophy ahead of the likes of Jude Bellingham, Jamal Musiala and Eduardo ...

However, France Football awarded Gavi the prestigious Kopa Trophy for his breakthrough at Barcelona. From my point of view, the two are ahead of Gavi,” said Nagelsmann (h/t Jamal Musiala and Jude Bellingham have had a better season than the winner.

Barcelona star Gavi is the fourth winner of the Kopa Trophy after Pedri, Matthijs de Ligt and Kylian Mbappe.

[Bayern Munich](https://www.givemesport.com/bayern-munich) baller Jamal Musiala to the award after a fantastic year at both club and international level. [Borussia Dortmund](https://www.givemesport.com/borussia-dortmund) maestro Jude Bellingham had to settle for fourth place in the voting, with [Paris Saint-Germain](https://www.givemesport.com/paris-saint-germain)'s Nuno Mendes making up the top five. [football news](https://www.givemesport.com/football) and rumours right here [News Now - Sport News](https://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/Sport) [Arsenal](https://www.givemesport.com/arsenal)'s Bukayo Saka finished eighth and was surprisingly the only Premier League player to feature in the top 10. [Real Madrid](https://www.givemesport.com/real-madrid) legend Raymond Kopa – was created in 2018 and is handed to the best performing footballer under the age of 21. [Barcelona](https://www.givemesport.com/barcelona) midfielder Pablo ‘Gavi’ Gavira is the fourth winner of the Kopa Trophy.

Gavi got the nod ahead of Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga, while Bayern Munich's Musiala finished third and Bellingham came fourth. Fans were having none of ...

Fans were having none of it, though, and made their thoughts clear on social media. Gavi winning ahead of Bellingham and Musiala has been labelled the 'joke of the century' The Kopa Trophy is given to the best under-21 player on the planet, and was awarded during the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris on Monday night. [Barcelona](/sport/teampages/barcelona.html) midfielder Gavi the Kopa Trophy, claiming [Jude Bellingham](/sport/jude-bellingham/index.html) and Jamal Musiala were both more deserving winners. - He beat England's Jude Bellingham and Jamal Musiala to the prestigious award - Fans did not agree with the call, claiming Bellingham and Musiala were 'robbed'

SportsBrief.com News ☆ Barca's Pedri played the role of a 'guardian angel' at the 2022 Ballon d'Or ceremony, where he silently guided Gavi through his ...

[Gavi won the Kopa Trophy](https://sportsbrief.com/football/25971-barcelonas-gavi-wins-kopa-trophy-youngster-ballon-d-gala/) for the best player of last season aged under 21, at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris on Monday. [Bayern Munich](https://sportsbrief.com/football/bayern-munich/) who came in third in the final ranking. [Barcelona](https://sportsbrief.com/football/barcelona/) midfield prodigy Gavi succeeded teammate Pedri as the recipient of the Kopa Trophy, at this year's edition of the Ballon d'Or ceremony on Monday, October 17.