Rodrygo wins world's best young player award ahead of Ansu Fati Real Madrid Prize handed out by Goal

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.

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), 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."