The Kopa Trophy is an association football award presented to the best performing player worldwide under the age of 21 during a joint ceremony with the Ballon dOr. It is organized by France Football and named after former French footballer Raymond Kopa. The winner is selected by former Ballon dOr winners. The Kopa Trophy is awarded to the best footballer of the year under the age of 21. The award is open to players who play outside of Europe, unlike the Golden Boy award. The first Kopa Trophy was awarded in 2018, and the winner was Kylian Mbappe. The 2020 Kopa Trophy was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 Kopa Trophy was won by Pedri, and the 2022 Kopa Trophy was won by Gavi, both from Barcelona. The 2023 Kopa Trophy was won by Jude Bellingham, a midfielder from Real Madrid. The nominees for the 2023 Kopa Trophy included players such as Gavi, Jude Bellingham, Jamal Musiala, Eduardo Camavinga, and Pedri.