Mbappe wins inaugural Kopa Trophy at Ballon d'Or ceremony

David Cooper - Writer 01:02 04/12/2018
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  • Kylian Mbappe won the inaugural Kopa Trophy for young player of the year at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris on Monday.

    The 19-year-old enjoyed a stellar 2018, winning the World Cup with France in the summer in Russia where he was also named best young player of the tournament.

    The new award is named after French former Ballon d’Or winner Raymond Kopa.

    Mbappe was accompanied by his father and younger brother Ethan to the award ceremony. The Paris Saint-Germain forward scored four goals at the World Cup, including one in the final as France beat Croatia 4-2 in Moscow.

    He became only the second teenager to score in a World Cup final after Brazilian great Pele.

    Mbappe has scored 32 goals in 56 games for club and country in the calendar year.

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