The 20 finalist players were shortlisted for the 2022 Golden Boy Award. Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham and Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala the standout nominees.
Only two Premier League players are on the shortlist. Liverpool’s Fabio Carvalho Leeds United’s Wilfried GnontoThe following were the members of their current clubs who joined them in the summer Fulham and FC Zurich respectively.
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The Golden Boy Award is given to the best under-21 footballer each year. It was created in 2003 by Tuttosport, an Italian outlet. Journalists vote for the winner. This award was previously won by Wayne Rooney (2004), Lionel Messi (2005), and Paul Pogba (2013).
Last year, BarcelonaThe award was won by Pedri, a midfielder. He has been nominated again. Barcelona is the club most represented on the shortlist, with four players.
