Kopa Trophy 2019: Who Was The Winner?
The Kopa Trophy is awarded to the best performing player under the age of 21. It's one of the most prestigious individual awards in football. In this article, we will look at who won the Kopa Trophy in 2019.
The Winner of the 2019 Kopa Trophy
The winner of the 2019 Kopa Trophy was Matthijs de Ligt. He is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Bayern Munich and the Netherlands national team.
Why Matthijs de Ligt Won
Matthijs de Ligt won the Kopa Trophy in 2019 because of his excellent performance for Ajax and Juventus. He helped Ajax reach the Champions League semi-finals and won the Serie A title with Juventus.
Here are some of the reasons why Matthijs de Ligt won the 2019 Kopa Trophy:
- He was a key player for Ajax in their Champions League run.
- He was a consistent performer for Juventus in Serie A.
- He is one of the best young defenders in the world.
Other contenders
Some of the other contenders for the 2019 Kopa Trophy included:
- João Félix
- Jadon Sancho
- Moise Kean
However, Matthijs de Ligt was the clear winner.
Conclusion
Matthijs de Ligt was a deserving winner of the 2019 Kopa Trophy. He is one of the best young defenders in the world and has a bright future in the game.
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