Golden Boy Award
The Golden Boy award, first established by Italian sports newspaper Tuttosport in 2003, is an annual award that crowns Europe’s best young footballer of the year.
All nominees must be under the age of 21 and play in a top European league. Often the biggest soccer talents are also called ‘Wonder kids’.
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.
The winner of the award is determined by a vote. Each voter allocates 10 points to the player they deem most impressive, with seven for second, five for third, three for fourth and one point for fifth.
Votes are compiled from sports journalists at Europe’s most well-respected newspapers.
The Golden Boy award, first established by Italian sports newspaper Tuttosport in 2003, is an annual award that crowns Europe’s best young footballer of the year.
All nominees must be under the age of 21 and play in a top European league. Often the biggest soccer talents are also called ‘Wonder kids’.
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.
The winner of the award is determined by a vote. Each voter allocates 10 points to the player they deem most impressive, with seven for second, five for third, three for fourth and one point for fifth.
Votes are compiled from sports journalists at Europe’s most well-respected newspapers.
List of Golden Boy Award winners
Year | Player | Team | Birthday |
---|---|---|---|
Year | Player | Team | Birthday |
2023 |
Jude Bellingham
Jude Bellingham
|
Borussia Dortmund
,
Borussia Dortmund
Real Madrid CF
Real Madrid CF
|
2003 |
2022 |
Gavi
|
FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
|
2004-08-05 |
2021 |
Pedri
|
FC Barcelona
|
2002-11-25 |
2020 |
Erling Haaland
|
Borussia Dortmund
|
2000-07-21 |
2019 |
João Félix
|
SL Benfica
,
Atlético de Madrid
|
1999-11-10 |
2018 |
Matthijs de Ligt
|
Ajax Amsterdam
|
1999-08-12 |
2017 |
Kylian Mbappé
|
AS Monaco
,
Paris Saint-Germain
|
1998-12-20 |
2016 |
Renato Sanches
|
SL Benfica
,
FC Bayern Munich
|
1997-08-18 |
2015 |
Anthony Martial
|
AS Monaco
,
Manchester United
|
1995-12-05 |
2014 |
Raheem Sterling
|
Liverpool FC
|
1994-12-08 |
2013 |
Paul Pogba
|
Juventus FC
|
1993-03-15 |
2012 |
Isco
|
Málaga CF
|
1992-04-21 |
2011 |
Mario Götze
|
Borussia Dortmund
|
1992-06-03 |
2010 |
Mario Balotelli
|
AC Milan
,
Manchester City
|
1990-08-12 |
2009 |
Alexandre Pato
|
AC Milan
|
1989-09-02 |
2008 |
Felipe Anderson
|
Manchester United
|
1993-04-15 |
2007 |
Sergio Agüero
|
Atlético de Madrid
|
1988-06-02 |
2006 |
Cesc Fàbregas
|
Arsenal FC
|
1987-05-04 |
2005 |
Lionel Messi
|
FC Barcelona
|
1987-06-24 |
2004 |
Wayne Rooney
|
Everton FC
,
Manchester United
|
1985-10-24 |
2003 |
Rafael van der Vaart
|
Ajax Amsterdam
|
1983-02-11 |
Golden Boy Award winners by nationality
Country | Win(s) | Year(s) |
---|---|---|
Spain
|
4 | 2022, 2021, 2012, 2006 |
England
|
3 | 2023, 2014, 2004 |
France
|
3 | 2017, 2015, 2013 |
Argentina
|
2 | 2007, 2005 |
Brazil
|
2 | 2009, 2008 |
Netherlands
|
2 | 2018, 2003 |
Portugal
|
2 | 2019, 2016 |
Germany
|
1 | 2011 |
Italy
|
1 | 2010 |
Norway
|
1 | 2020 |
Golden Boy Award winners by club
Country | Win(s) | Year(s) |
---|---|---|
2 | 2018, 2003 | |
2 | 2021, 2005 | |
2 | 2019, 2016 | |
2 | 2020, 2011 | |
2 | 2010, 2009 | |
2 | 2017, 2015 | |
1 | 2006 | |
1 | 2007 | |
Borussia Dortmund
|
1 | 2023 |
1 | 2004 | |
FC Barcelona
|
1 | 2022 |
1 | 2013 | |
1 | 2014 | |
1 | 2012 | |
1 | 2008 |
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