European Golden Shoe
Awards & TrophiesAn award presented each season to the leading goalscorer in league matches from the top division of every European national league.
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Asian Footballer of the Year
An annual prize awarded by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to the best player from Asia.
Copa Libertadores Trophy
The trophy awarded to the winner of the Copa Libertadores. It famously features a wooden base with badges of every past winner.
Kopa Trophy
An association football award presented to the best performing player under the age of 21, organized by France Football.
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