Alexander-Arnold Named to Kopa Trophy Shortlist

The defender has been nominated for the best young player.

After helping his team not concede against the title holders on his 20th birthday, Trent Alexander-Arnold’s celebrations continued into Monday when he was named to France Football Magazine’s 10-player shortlist for their first ever Kopa Award, honoring players under 21-years-old.

Alexander-Arnold broke into Klopp’s first team last season due to an injury to right-back Nathaniel Clyne. His impressive performances cemented him in Klopp’s back line and also earned him a call-up to the England NT. This led to him traveling to Russia with the Three Lions and representing his country in the World Cup.

While Alexander-Arnold is number one in my heart, he has some serious competition by way of Kylian Mbappe and Gianluigi Donnarumma, among others.

Alexander-Arnold is the only player to represent the Premier League and England on the list.

The Kopa Award 10-player shortlist nominees are:

Trent Alexander-Arnold (England/Liverpool), Houssem Aouar (France/Lyon), Patrick Cutrone (Italy/AC Milan), Ritsu Doan (Japan/Groningen), Gianluigi Donnarumma (Italy/AC Milan), Amadou Haidara (Mali/Red Bull Salzburg), Justin Kluivert (Netherlands/AS Roma), Kylian Mbappe (France/Paris Saint-Germain), Christian Pulisic (USA/Borussia Dortmund), Rodrygo (Brazil/Santos).

Source: liverpooloffside.sbnation.com