Kopa Trophy 2019: The Winner Revealed!

The Kopa Trophy is awarded to the best performing player under the age of 21. In 2019, the winner was Matthijs de Ligt.

Matthijs de Ligt's Impressive Performance

Matthijs de Ligt had an amazing year in 2019. He played very well as a defender for Ajax and helped his team get to the Champions League semi-finals. Because of his excellent defense skills, many big football clubs wanted him.

Key Achievements in 2019

• Led Ajax to the Champions League semi-finals.
• Won the Dutch league and cup double.
• Showed great leadership skills as captain of Ajax.

Competition for the Trophy

Even though other young football players such as Jadon Sancho and João Félix also did well, De Ligt's accomplishments made him stand out.

Other Notable Nominees:

• Jadon Sancho: A talented winger known for his goals and assists.
• João Félix: A young attacker who made a big impression.

De Ligt's Move to Juventus

After winning the Kopa Trophy, Matthijs de Ligt moved from Ajax to Juventus, one of Italy's most famous football clubs. This move showed that he was becoming one of the best young defenders in the world.

Impact on Juventus

• Strengthened Juventus' defense.
• Brought a new level of skill to the team.
• Continued to develop as a top player.

The Kopa Trophy in 2019 was a big moment for Matthijs de Ligt. It recognized his hard work and skill and showed that he had a bright future in football. His move to Juventus was the next step in what promises to be a great career.