Pedri has stressed that he prioritises collective success over individual accolades after being handed the 2021 Kopa Trophy prize during the Ballon d'Or event in Paris last week.
The Barcelona midfielder, who stood out with his displays in the 2020 European Championship with Spain, expressed his wish to win both the Ballon d'Or and a World Cup in the future.
"[Ballon d'Or] is the greatest of all the trophies," Pedri told France Football.
"But, before winning the Ballon d'Or, we have to focus on collective titles, which are the most important. Winning a World Cup for your country must be incredible.
"I am very happy with the Kopa Trophy. It rewards the work done throughout the year and it's incredible to be the winner. It's just the beginning, I hope.
"I am proud to succeed two monsters like Kylian Mbappe and Matthijs De Ligt. They are great players, and the future is theirs.
"Besides, we are not always used to seeing midfielders being rewarded. Xavi [Hernandez] and [Andres] Iniesta, for example, have never won the Ballon d'Or."
Pedri went on reveal how he felt during his first days as a Barcelona player and declared that he was unsure on how to deal with fame.
"It was a bit difficult [at the beginning]," added Pedri.
"I arrived when the team were gathered at the training camp and I could not train with the group, only with the other signings, Trincao and Matheus Fernandes.
"It was quite special and unexpected. It is not what you imagine when you sign for a new club. In fact, I was nervous to meet the rest of the team.
"I wasn't afraid of staying on the bench, but [I was more afraid] of everyday life which could be a problem. At Las Palmas, nobody stops you on the street for a photo, or an autograph.
"Here, a crowd quickly builds. I was shy in transforming into a star. I wondered, 'Why do you want a photo with me?'"
Turin and Messi
The Barcelona prodigy also discussed his debut start and his connection with Lionel Messi on the pitch, before the latter departed last summer.
"[The] Juventus [duel] will continue to be special [for me]," noted Pedri.
"It was my first start. Besides, we won and the team played a great game.
"As for Leo, it's easy to have fun. I've always said he's the best in the world. Every time I played with him, I was looking for him. You don't ask yourself questions, you know he's going to do things very well."
JANEESHA
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messi's theory ❤️💙💪
Deuces1235
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You are off topic bro, you can't win games without goals and assists
That’s what I’m saying if he has less than 10 G/A both league and international there’s no way he should win this award just for playing 70+ goals
theoso
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They’re stupid asf imagine saying he won it because of passing accuracy, pre-assist and passes made into final third lol the Toni Kroos should have won every individual trophy in football
You are off topic bro, you can't win games without goals and assists
wiseman45
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I wonder how he won those trophies cause his goals and assists are less that ten if you combined them for last season
you're stupidly and jealousy is on another level
wiseman45
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what is collective title?? why didn't they give the title to the whole Barcelona team in the name of collective
understanding English is you're biggest problem lol
wiseman45
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talks too much
jealousy kill you
Rahul2170
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🤣🤣🤣🤣 1 assist the entire season and win the trophy then you tell me to start watching matches, I think you are the one who should start watching them
look for his movements off the ball... you are right, there are many who do that, but not as efficiently as Pedri
LacerYhommy
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Do you have any sense in your skull?
Lol don’t abuse him. It’s obvious lot of people don’t read before making comments. They just want to comment to show relevance
Nebaeiouz
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Nice
Elijay
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They’re stupid asf imagine saying he won it because of passing accuracy, pre-assist and passes made into final third lol the Toni Kroos should have won every individual trophy in football
you are all so dumb, pedri played beautiful football and he is well talented, that's why xavi and iniesta don't have too much assist and goals but you know their effect,just look at bousquets, he is a great player and deserved an award
Deuces1235
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Matches are won by scoring and assisting, in case you didn't know
They’re stupid asf imagine saying he won it because of passing accuracy, pre-assist and passes made into final third lol the Toni Kroos should have won every individual trophy in football
theoso
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only fools are those that judge football only with goals and assist
Matches are won by scoring and assisting, in case you didn't know
theoso
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start watching matches rather than checking scorecard once in a while.
🤣🤣🤣🤣 1 assist the entire season and win the trophy then you tell me to start watching matches, I think you are the one who should start watching them
theoso
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have you ever heard terms like: creating and exploiting spaces, making key passes, making pre-assists, placing the ball in the final third, dragging player out of their position, constantly being available for passes in the final third, creating spaces for teammates??? If you knew then you would have found your answer.
They are many Players who do that more than Pedri does, but still they didn't win it
Rasheedmech
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talks too much
Rahul2170
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I wonder how he won those trophies cause his goals and assists are less that ten if you combined them for last season
have you ever heard terms like: creating and exploiting spaces, making key passes, making pre-assists, placing the ball in the final third, dragging player out of their position, constantly being available for passes in the final third, creating spaces for teammates??? If you knew then you would have found your answer.
koodinsuz
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what is collective title?? why didn't they give the title to the whole Barcelona team in the name of collective
Do you have any sense in your skull?
wioabelmry
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When pedri is on the ball he always looking for leo
Raphiejay
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Young lad speaking like his mentor Leo He’s got a bright future if he maintains this attitude for sure
betacisuyz
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what is collective title?? why didn't they give the title to the whole Barcelona team in the name of collective
delouispascalino
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Ronaldo will tell you no, that individual award matters most.
SubhodeepRouth
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I wonder how he won those trophies cause his goals and assists are less that ten if you combined them for last season
start watching matches rather than checking scorecard once in a while.
pukalmn
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I wonder how he won those trophies cause his goals and assists are less that ten if you combined them for last season
only fools are those that judge football only with goals and assist
Bawdlnpu
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why is it that wen ever Barca players win something there most be so dirty mouth 👄 speaking bad about them dis is not fear are we d only team players you guys always talk bad about this so how great Barca are
Fewabelpy
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I wonder if you actually watch any of his matches last season.
theoso
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I wonder how he won those trophies cause his goals and assists are less that ten if you combined them for last season