The Ballon d'Or is one of the most prestigious awards in football, recognizing the best players in the world. The 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony is set to take place on
October 30, 2023, at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France.
The Ballon d'Or ceremony will now award a number of additional prizes in addition to the men's and women's Golden Balls. The Kopa Trophy is given to the best player who was 21 or younger the previous season.
Winners of the Kopa Trophy include Kylian Mbappe, Pedri, and Gavi, and because it is chosen by former Ballon d'Or winners, it is widely considered to be one of the most prestigious awards a young player can receive.
Nominees for the Kopa Trophy
The shortlist of nominees for the Ballon d'Or 2023 include 30 male and 20 female players
The nominees will be selected based on their performances from August 1, 2022, to July 31, 2023
The nominees for the Kopa Trophy, which is awarded to the best player under the age of 21 in the previous season, have already been revealed. The include:
Jude Bellingham - Real Madrid
Gavi - FC Barcelona
Jamal Musiala - Bayern Munich
Eduardo Camavinga - Real Madrid
Pedri - FC Barcelona
Xavi Simons - RB Leipzig
Alejandro Balde - FC Barcelona
Antonio Silva - Benfica
Rasmus Højlund - Manchester United
Elye Wahi - RC Lens
Who is the Favorite to Win Ballon d'Or 2023?
Lionel Messi, who won the award a record seven times, is the odds-on favorite to win the Ballon d'Or 2023.
Other players in contention include Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, Rodri, and Ilkay Gundogan
The winner of the Kopa Trophy is also expected to be a strong contender for the main award.
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