Barcelona starlet Pedri has been named the winner of the 2021 Kopa Trophy.
The 19-year-vintage loved a daft 2021, playing an vast position for both club and united states of america, racking up an first-rate quantity of mins for a player of his age. This made him a leading candidate alongside fellow finalists Mason Greenwood, Jude Bellingham, Nuno Mendes and Jamal Musiala.
He received the Golden Boy award in advance this month, and now Pedri has observed Juventus centre-lower back Matthijs de Ligt in lifting the distinguished Kopa Trophy.
"I recently turned 19 and that is the exceptional way to have fun that," Pedri instructed Monday's Ballon d'Or rite.
"I need to thank Barcelona... Captains like [Lionel] Messi. Thank you for assisting me. I need to dedicate this award to my own family, and a unique way to Las Palmas."
Alongside Pedri, Gianluigi Donnarumma changed into celebrating after being exceeded the Yachine Trophy, given to the best goalkeeper of 2021.
The Paris Saint-Germain stopper was up against Ederson, Edouard Mendy, Manuel Neuer Jan Oblak, but changed into usually a fave to win after being named the Player of the Tournament at this summer time's European Championships.
"I had a outstanding 12 months, with the victory on the European Championships within the summer season," Donnarumma said. "Then I went to PSG, it become destiny because they continually looked for me and now I wish to win many trophies right here.
"I want to thank my family, but also my brother who has constantly been near me. Thanks to all the human beings who've allowed this to come back real."
