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Kylian Mbappe Picks Up Kopa Trophy at Ballon d'Or 2018 for Best Under-21 Player

Kylian Mbappe has won the first ever Kopa Trophy at this year's Ballon d'Or award ceremony, rounding off an impressive 2018 for the 19-year-old.

The new award, named after Real Madrid legend Raymond Kopa who lifted the Ballon d'Or in 1958, honours the best player under 21 in 2018.

Topping a shortlist including Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold and Milan's Gianlugi Donarumma, Mbappe's 2018 saw him lift the World Cup with France, and kicked off his season with PSG with 15 goals in 14 appearances.

While the exact voting process for the Kopa Trophy is unclear, France Football explained on Twitter that he was voted as winner by previous Ballon d'Or winners, so it comes well earned for the French sensation.