The 2024 Golden Boy Award reveals its top 20 nominees, showcasing football’s brightest young talents in the race for the prestigious title.
A shortlist of 20 nominees for the 2024 Golden Boy Award was announced on Thursday evening.
Some of the names that made the cut include Lamine Yamal from Barcelona, Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United, and Savinho representing both Girona and Manchester City.
The award is presented to the top player under 21 years old and can only be won once in their lifetime.
The current titleholder is Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid. The upcoming winner will be announced on December 17 in Turin.
Nominees for the Golden Boy Award:
Lamine Yamal from Barcelona
João Neves, representing Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)
Warren Zaire-Emery from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)
Alejandro Garnacho, who plays for Manchester United
Pau Cubarsi from Barcelona
Savinho from Manchester City
Rico Lewis from Manchester City
Aleksandar Pavlovic from Bayern Munich
Kobbie Mainoo, a player for Manchester United
Jorrel Hato, who plays for Ajax
Leny Yoro, who plays for Manchester United
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, who plays for Borussia Dortmund
Kenan Yildiz from Juventus
Cristhian Mosquera, who plays for Valencia
Adam Wharton, who plays for Crystal Palace
Arda Guler from Real Madrid
Mathys Tel, who plays for Bayern Munich
Desire Doue (Paris Saint-Germain)
Oscar Gloukh from FC Red Bull Salzburg
Samuel Omorodion, representing Porto
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