Official: Real Madrid prodigy Arda Guler nominated for 2024 Kopa Trophy | OneFootball

Real Madrid’s tremendous season last year places multiple stars as favourites to take home the prestigious accolades that will be given later this year.

All eyes today, thus, are on the nominees for the Ballon d’Or and associated awards and the representation the Merengues will see in the same.

In the buildup to the release of list of Ballon d’Or nominees, France Football have first announced the ten top nominees for the 2024 Kopa Trophy which is given to the best performing under-21 player of the previous season.

One nominee

As revealed by France Football earlier today, Real Madrid superstar Arda Guler is on the final list of nominees for the 2024 Kopa Trophy in what comes as a massive announcement.

After all, the youngster barely enjoyed any prominence last season under Carlo Ancelotti owing to injury and match-fitness issues. His nomination, thus, is purely down to his strong showing at the Euro 2024.

Nominated alongside Guler are Barcelona stars Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi, Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho and PSG’s Warren Zaire-Emery.

Also on the shortlist are Karim Konate, Kobbie Mainoo, Joao Neves, Savinho and Mathys Tel.

Given the breakout season some of the other nominees have enjoyed, it is safe to conclude that Guler may not go all the way to win the award.