Golden Boy Award Nominees: Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham and Lamin Yamal Lead the List
The prestigious Golden Boy Award, presented annually by Italian magazine Toto Sport to the best player under 21, has announced its list of nominees. Topping the list are Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham and Lamin Yamal. This award was first introduced in 2003 and was initially won by Dutchman Van der Vaart.
The Nominees
The initial roster for the award consists of 19 players, and it is expected to be reduced to just 10 players. Joining Bellingham and Yamal on the list are Arda Güler from Maringa, Rasmus Hollund and Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester City, and many more talented young players.
Voting Process
The voting for the Golden Boy Award is open to the public and can be done through the official website of Toto Sport. Fans have the opportunity to support their favorite young talents and influence the final selection for the award.
List of Candidates for the Golden Boy Award
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Jamal Musiala | Bavaria |
| Jude Bellingham | Real Madrid |
| Xavi | Barcelona |
| Lamin Yamal | Barcelona |
| Arda Guler | Real Madrid |
| Antonio Silva | Benfica |
| Alejandro Balde | Barcelona |
| Xavi Simmons | Paris Saint Germain |
| Florian Wirtz | Bayer Leverkusen |
| Benjamin Cisco | Red Bull Salzburg |
| Yusuf Mukoko | Borussia Dortmund |
| Harvey Elliott | Liverpool |
| Rasmus Hollund | Manchester United |
| Alejandro Garnacho | Manchester United |
| Warren Zaire Emery | Paris Saint Germain |
| Romeo Lavia | Chelsea |
| Valentin Carbone | Intermilan |
| Samuel Elling Jr. | Juventus |
| Julio Enchiso | Brighton |
