‘Tuttosport’ announced the 100 contenders to win the Golden Boy award on Tuesday. Jude Bellingham, Gavi and Alejandro Garnacho, among others, could win the trophy. The Italian media also published a top 10.
Jamal Musiala, Jude Bellingham and Gavi lead the list of 100 nominees to win the Golden Boy award. ‘Tuttosport’ awards this prize every year to the best young player under 21 at a European club.
The Barcelona midfielder is the reigning winner of the award, beating Eduardo Camavinga, Jamal Musiala and Jude Bellingham last year.
Manchester United striker Alejandro Garnacho is also nominated to win this award after his superb performances for the Red Devils this campaign.
The ranking of 100 players consists of 4 goalkeepers, 32 defenders, 43 midfielders and 21 forwards from a total of 33 countries. France is the nation with the most representatives, with a total of 14 players.
Top 10 players nominated for the Golden Boy Award
1. Jamal Musiala (Germany, Bayern Munich), Golden Boy Rating: 98.3
2. Jude Bellingham (England, Real Madrid), Golden Boy Rating: 95.0
3. Gavi (Spain, Barcelona), Golden Boy Rating: 93.0
4. Antonio Silva (Portugal, Benfica), Golden Boy Rating: 91.6
5. Alejandro Balde (Spain, Barcelona), Golden Boy Rating: 87.8
6. Xavi Simons (Netherlands, PSV Eindhoven), Golden Boy Rating: 87.0
7. Florian Wirtz (Germany, Bayer Leverkusen), Golden Boy Rating: 83.7
8. Benjamin Sesko (Slovenia, Salzburg), Golden Boy Rating: 80.7
9. Devyne Rensch (Netherlands, Ajax), Golden Boy Rating: 80.6
10. Giorgio Scalvini (Italy, Atalanta), Golden Boy Rating: 80.4
✨ Here’s the top 10 of the Golden Boy Index for this year.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 20, 2023
Who’s gonna win after Gavi 2022? 🏅
Full candidates list: https://t.co/scl75qdFt8 pic.twitter.com/Q1nntZ3BGs