The publication "Tuttosport" presented which players are contenders to win the "Golden Boy" award this year.
The list was compiled of 20 players who were born in 1999 or later. The winner will be announced on December 16th.
Among the candidates, Netherlands national team defender Matthijs de Ligt, who last year became the laureate of this award ceremony, is once again on the list.
Also included in this list is 16-year-old Ansu Fati. He just started his professional career this season, but has already received attention in the global media.
Among the candidates are also names such as Joao Felix, Vinicius Junior, Jadon Sancho, Nicolo Zaniolo, and others.
Full list:
Matthijs de Ligt (Juventus, Netherlands)
Alphonso Davies (Bayern, Canada)
Gianluigi Donnarumma (Milan, Italy)
Ansu Fati (Barcelona, Spain)
Phil Foden (Manchester City, England)
Matteo Guendouzi (Arsenal, France)
Erling Haaland (Salzburg, Norway)
Kai Havertz (Bayer, Germany)
Joao Felix (Atletico Madrid, Portugal)
Dejan Joveljic (Eintracht, Serbia)
Moise Kean (Everton, Italy)
Kang-In Lee (Valencia, South Korea)
Andriy Lunin (Valladolid, Ukraine)
Donyell Malen (PSV, Netherlands)
Mason Mount (Chelsea, England)
Rodrygo (Real Madrid, Brazil)
Jadon Sancho (Borussia, England)
Ferran Torres (Valencia, Spain)
Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid, Brazil)
Nicolo Zaniolo (Roma, Italy)
