Best U21 player in the world: Bayern youngster Mathys Tel nominated

Every year, France Football awards the Kopa Trophy to the best U21 player in the world. Bayern youngster Mathys Tel has been nominated for this award.

Munich – In addition to the awarding of the Ballon d’Or on October 28 in Paris for the world footballer of the year, the best U21 player will also be awarded the so-called Kopa Trophy. France Football Last night, the ten top talents nominated for this trophy were announced. Their performances from the past 2023/24 season will be evaluated.

Among the nominees is Bayern youngster Mathys Tel. The Frenchman shone with impressive statistics last season: in 49 games he scored 14 goals and provided seven assists, earning him a total of 21 points. In terms of his playing time, this means that the youngster was involved in a goal every 88 minutes.

🚨🌟 Nominated for the Kopa Trophy as best young talent at the Ballon d’Or.

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– Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 4, 2024

However, the favorite for the title is Spain’s jewel Lamine Yamal.

As convincing as Tel’s statistics are, he is still given little chance of winning the trophy. Given the strong competition, Spain’s superstar Lamine Yamal has the best chance of winning the Kopa Trophy. The 17-year-old winger played a key role in Spain’s success at the 2024 European Championship with his dribbling skills and five points. Yamal is also one of the key figures at FC Barcelona and collected 16 points last season.

All candidates for the Kopa Tropy at a glance

Pau Cubarsi (Spain | FC Barcelona)
Alejandro Garnacha (Argentina | Manchester United)
Karim Konate (Ivory Coast | RB Salzburg)
Joao Neves (Portugal | Benfica/Paris Saint-Germain)
Savinho (Brazil | Girona/Manchester City)
Arda Guler (Türkiye | Real Madrid)
Kobbie Mainoo (England | Manchester United)
Warren Zaire-Emery (France | Paris Saint Germain).