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Official: Barcelona trio nominated for Kopa Trophy, Ter Stegen in contention for Yachine Trophy

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Barcelona midfield sensation Gavi has once again been nominated for the Raymond Kopa Trophy that he won last year, along with fellow youngsters Pedri and Alejandro Balde.

The Kopa Trophy, presented to the best performing player under the age of 21 at the Ballon d’Or award ceremony, has found its way to Barcelona in each of the last two years.

Indeed, Pedri won the prestigious award back in 2021 before Gavi was awarded the honour last year.

And, the Spanish midfield pair is once again in contention for the Kopa Trophy. Along with Pedri and Gavi, their Barcelona and Spain teammate Alejandro Balde also finds himself amongst the nominees.

Both Gavi and Balde are also in the running for the Golden Boy 2023 award and could bring home some gold to Barcelona in the coming awards season.

Pedri, Gavi, and Balde were all key to Barça’s La Liga and Super Cup triumphs and could taste success at the awards.

Ter Stegen in the running for Yachine Trophy

Meanwhile, Marc-Andre ter Stegen is also in contention to bag gold as he has been nominated for the Yachine Trophy.

The German international enjoyed a spectacular 2022/23 campaign with Barcelona, winning the Zamora Trophy and playing an important role in the club’s La Liga triumph.

As such, the veteran shot-stopper would be among the frontrunners to win the Yachine Trophy awarded to the best-performing goalkeeper.

Ter Stegen will go up against other top stoppers like Thibaut Courtois, Ederson, Mike Maignan, and several others for the trophy.

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