Kerim Alajbegović receives recognition in Kopa Trophy voting

Bosnia and Herzegovina international Kerim Alajbegović has received significant recognition from football legends in the voting for the Kopa Trophy, an award for the best young player under 21.

Former Ballon d'Or winner Roberto Baggio placed Alajbegović third in his selection, ahead of Barcelona star Lamine Yamal. Baggio's top three included Pau Cubarsí in first place and Lennart Karl in second. Similarly, Croatian legend Luka Modrić ranked Alajbegović second in his voting, placing Lamine Yamal first and Warren Zaire-Emery third.

In the final overall standings for the Kopa Trophy, Alajbegović finished in seventh place. The award was ultimately won by Lamine Yamal.