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The 10 nominees for the first ever Trophee Kopa (U21 Balon d'Or)

Kylian Mbappe is the first footballer to be nominated for both U21 Balon d'Or and Balon d'Or award
(Source:  foot01) 
The France football has announced the 10 men shortlist for the first ever Trophee Kepa or the U-21 Balon d'Or,  presented to the best young player in the age group.

The trophy is named after the French football legend Raymond Kopa and will be presented along with the 2018 Balon d'Or.

2018 Trophee Kopa Nominees

Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool,  England)
Houssem Aouar (Lyon,  France)
Patrick Cutrone (AC Milan, Italy)
Ritsu Doan (FC Groningen,  Japan)
Gianluigi Donnarumma (AC Milan, Italy)
Amadou Haidara (RB Salzburg, Mali)
Justin Kluivert (AS Roma,  Netherlands)
Kylian Mbappe (PSG,  France)
Christian Pulisic (BVB Dortmund, USA)
Rodrygo (Santos, Brazil) 

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