The 20-man shortlist for the prestigious 2024 Golden Boy Award was unveiled on Thursday evening, featuring young football talents from top European clubs. Among the nominees are Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo, and Savinho, who plays for Girona on loan from Manchester City.
The Golden Boy Award, which recognizes the best football player under the age of 21, can only be won once in a career. Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham, the current holder, will pass the title to the next winner, who will be announced on December 17 in Turin.
**Full List of 2024 Golden Boy Nominees:**
1. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
2. Joao Neves (PSG)
3. Warren Zaire-Emery (PSG)
4. Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United)
5. Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona)
6. Savinho (Manchester City)
7. Rico Lewis (Manchester City)
8. Aleksandar Pavlovic (Bayern Munich)
9. Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United)
10. Jorrel Hato (Ajax)
11. Leny Yoro (Manchester United)
12. Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (Borussia Dortmund)
13. Kenan Yildiz (Juventus)
14. Cristhian Mosquera (Valencia)
15. Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace)
16. Arda Guler (Real Madrid)
17. Mathys Tel (Bayern Munich)
18. Desire Doue (PSG)
19. Oscar Gloukh (FC Red Bull Salzburg)
20. Samuel Omorodion (Porto)
Fans and pundits eagerly await the announcement of the next Golden Boy, with several young stars making strong cases for the coveted title.
