Real Madrid winger Rodrygo Goes has been named as the winner of Goal's NxGn 2020 award, which is voted for by journalists from the website's 43 decisions. Full results>>
This prize is for players deemed to be the next stars in the game, although there is a cut-off date in terms of age: they must have been born on or after January 1, 2001.
The NxGn award has previously been won by the likes of Jadon Sancho, Justin Kluivert and Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Rodrygo won the honour ahead of second-placed Ansu Fati (Barcelona), third-placed Mason Greenwood (Man Utd), fourth-placed Reinier Jesus (Real Madrid), ninth-placed Take Kubo (Real Mallorca, but on loan from Real Madrid) and thirteenth-placed Eric Garcia (Manchester City).
"There is no point in winning the award, but not following up on the field," Rodrygo told Goal upon receiving his trophy.
"I think this award motivates me a lot, gives me a lot of confidence.
"I hope that happens, that I continue this current season very well."
ArjunUtd
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GREENWOOD GOT REALLY ROBBED!!
raynknight
537
Great Talent and a Pure Joy to watch , oozes with the Brazilian Flair 🇧🇷 - Los Blancos' Future Super Bright 🔆
tessi100
454
TO BE FAIR RODRYGO didn't fully deserve it fati was way better than him and GREENWOOD was the true winner
sims123
338
Mason Greenwood has finished 3rd at Goal's #NxGn wonderkid awards behind Rodrygo and Ansu Fati 🤨 Mason has more goals [13] and assists [4] than them both combined [12 goals, 3 assists] despite playing 277 less minutes 👀🇾🇪 #MUFC. ROBBED😏
CashErra10
232
I think Greenwood or Martinelli will definitely be greater player than Rodrigo if they keep on doing what they are currently doing,, regular playtime and amazing stats.. I rate the two ahead of Rodrigo or Fati. Truth be told
moyilnpsty
212
rodrygo is a clutch player for sure. more mature than Greewood and fati. and his hattrick against galatasary in UCL proves it.
Honcho__
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Greenwood 12 goals, 2 assists Martinelli 10 goals, 3 Assists Rodrygo 7 goals, 2 assists And they said Rodrygo is the best young player, Laliga( mostly Real Madrid and Barcelona) players are so Overrated
hoeebisms009
9
GREENWOOD GOT REALLY ROBBED!!
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Lol wth [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]. Rodrygo is miles better. He also has a CL hat-trick. This deadwood has nothing
hoeebisms009
8
so what if he has a cl hat trick???
Shows he deserved this award. Not some guy who just shows up in Fa cup and Thursday night boring European football