Who has won a Golden Boy award?
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Who has won a Golden Boy award?
While the Golden Boy award can sometimes be a pretty good indicator for future success, not all previous winners have lived up to their potential. Lionel Messi and Wayne Rooney have both won the award, which is handed out to the best under-21 player in Europe over a calendar year.
Who is the Golden Boy in Football 2022?
Golden Boy 2022 Nominees
| Player | Club | National Team |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey Elliott | Liverpool | England |
| Sebastiano Esposito | Inter | Italy |
| Maxime Esteve | Montpellier | France |
| Leandro Carvalho | Liverpool | Portugal |
Who is the current Golden Boy?
midfielder Pedri
“The philosophy is to launch one new face each year,” said Massimo Franchi. The Golden Boy award is an annual recognition that has been in existence since 2003. Former Netherlands international Rafael van der Vaart was the first-ever recipient and Barcelona midfielder Pedri is the current holder.
Who won the Golden Boy award 2020?
Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland won the award, which is handed out by Tuttosport, last season, while Wayne Rooney, Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero, Paul Pogba, Kylian Mbappe and Matthijs de Ligt are among the award’s past winners.
When did ISCO win Golden Boy?
2012
Dutch playmaker Rafael van der Vaart won the first-ever Golden Boy award in 2003 and Barcelona midfielder Pedri is the latest winner of the coveted prize….Golden Boy winners list.
| Year | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Isco | Malaga |
| 2013 | Paul Pogba | Juventus |
| 2014 | Raheem Sterling | Liverpool |
| 2015 | Anthony Martial | Monaco and Manchester United |
Can a 21 year old win Golden Boy?
All nominees must be under the age of 21 and play in a European nation’s top tier. The 2021 edition was won by Barcelona’s Pedri, after a season with more than 70 caps, between Barcelona, Spain and Spain U21.
Who won the 2021 Golden Boy award?
star Pedri
Barcelona and Spain star Pedri has won the prestigious Golden Boy award for 2021, which is given to the top player in Europe under the age of 21.
Who won Golden Boy 2019?
Joao Felix
Meanwhile, France has produced the most number of Golden Boy winners (3)….Golden Boy winners list.
| Year | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Renato Sanches | Benfica and Bayern Munich |
| 2017 | Kylian Mbappe | Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain |
| 2018 | Matthijs de Ligt | Ajax |
| 2019 | Joao Felix | Benfica and Atletico Madrid |
Who is the golden boy in 2021?
Who won Golden Boy 2017?
Kylian Mbappé
Winners
| Year | Winner | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Anthony Martial | Forward |
| 2016 | Renato Sanches | Midfielder |
| 2017 | Kylian Mbappé | Forward |
| 2018 | Matthijs de Ligt | Defender |
How is the Golden Boy award given?
How is the Golden Boy award decided and who votes? The winner of the award is determined by a vote. Each voter will allocate 10 points to the player they deem most impressive, with 7 for second, 5 for third, 3 for fourth and 1 for fifth.
Does Messi have a Golden Boy award?
Ronaldinho and Samuel Eto’o showed their FIFA world player trophies and Leo Messi with his Golden Boy Trophy before their Spanish League soccer match against Celta at Nou Camp Stadium in Barcelona on Dember 20th 2005.
Who won the 2021 Golden Boy?
How do you qualify for Golden Boy?
Footballers must be under the age of 21 and participate in a top-tier European league, such as the Premier League, La Liga, or even the Dutch Eredivisie, to be eligible for the Golden Boy award.
Who won Golden Boy 2018?
Matthijs de Ligt
Golden Boy winners list
| Year | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Anthony Martial | Monaco and Manchester United |
| 2016 | Renato Sanches | Benfica and Bayern Munich |
| 2017 | Kylian Mbappe | Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain |
| 2018 | Matthijs de Ligt | Ajax |
Who won Golden Boy in 2016?
Tuttosport reveal 20 of the 30 journalists who voted for the Golden Boy winner chose Renato Sanches as their #1.
Who won the Golden Boy in 2021?
Pedri
The 2021 edition was won by Barcelona’s Pedri, after a season with more than 70 caps, between Barcelona, Spain and Spain U21. Pedri won the award in 2021.
Can a player win Golden Boy twice?
Traditionally, a player can only win the award once, so once Golden Boy status has been achieved, the award ensures attention can move to other young players who deserve to be highlighted. This stops, for example, a star 17-year-old winning the award three years on the bounce.
