Bosnia and Herzegovina international Kerim Alajbegović finished seventh in the voting for the world’s best young footballer at the Ballon d’Or ceremony held in London on October 26.
His placement in the voting for the Kopa Trophy, awarded to the best player under the age of 21, represents a major individual recognition for the Bosnia and Herzegovina international, who found himself among the most prominent young talents in world football.
Lamine Yamal won the award, ahead of his Barcelona teammate Pau Cubarsí and Paris Saint-Germain’s Warren Zaïre-Emery. Lennart Karl, Yan Diomandé and Ayyoub Bouaddi also finished ahead of Alajbegović, while Eli Junior Kroupi, Ibrahim Maza and Johan Manzambi placed behind our international.
Harry Kane won the Ballon d’Or for the best male player, while Alexia Putellas received the award in the female category. Unai Simón and Cata Coll were named the best goalkeepers, while Luis de la Fuente and Pere Romeu were named the best coaches. Paris Saint-Germain’s men’s team and Barcelona’s women’s team received the awards for the best clubs.
The Football Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina congratulates Kerim Alajbegović on this significant achievement and wishes him continued success for both club and country.