Jude Bellingham And Rasmus Hojlund Nominated For 2023 Kopa Trophy

Jude Bellingham and Rasmus Hojlund have both been nominated for the 2023 Kopa Trophy award, which is effectively the Ballon d'Or for players aged under 21.

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham and Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund have both been nominated for the 2023 Kopa Trophy.

The award, organized by France Football, is effectively the Ballon d'Or for players aged under 21.

Spain and Barcelona midfielder Gavi won the Kopa Trophy last year and is among the nominees once again.

Jamal Musiala, Eduardo Camavinga, Pedri, Xavi Simons, Alejandro Balde, Antonio Silva and Elye Wahi also feature on a 10-player shortlist that was revealed on Wednesday.

Musiala and Bellingham have also been included on a 30-man shortlist for the 2023 men's Ballon d'Or award.

The 2023 Kopa Trophy will be presented to the winner during the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris on October 30.

Shortlist For 2023 Kopa Trophy

• Jude Bellingham, 20 - Real Madrid/England
• Gavi, 19 - FC Barcelona/Spain
• Jamal Musiala, 20 - Bayern Munich/Germany
• Eduardo Camavinga, 20 - Real Madrid/France
• Pedri, 20 - FC Barcelona/Spain
• Xavi Simons, 20 - RB Leipzig/Germany
• Alejandro Balde, 19 - FC Barcelona/Spain
• Antonio Silva, 19 - Benfica/Portugal
• Rasmus Hojlund, 20 - Manchester United/Denmark
• Elye Wahi, 20 - RC Lens/France

Real Madrid and England midfielder Jude Bellingham has been nominated for the 2023 Kopa Trophy :: IMAGO/ZUMA Wire/William Volcov