The Rising Stars: Nominees for the 2023 Golden Boy Award Revealed
In the race for Golden Boy award in 2023, the football world is looking forward to the upcoming presentation in Turin this December. Three names stand out among the 25 final nominees: Jude Bellingham, Jamal Musiala, and Levi Colwill.
Following a fantastic season at Borussia Dortmund, Bellingham, the bright English midfielder, has been blazing up the stage at Real Madrid. At only 20 years old, he has already put together an incredible tally of ten goals in as many games across many competitions. His La Liga performances have taken him to the top of the scoring lists.
Musiala, a brilliant prospect from Bayern Munich, has shown his extraordinary abilities in the last year. The 18-year-old has made an impact on the field, grabbing the attention of the footballing world with Bayern Munich. His selection on the Golden Boy shortlist shows his remarkable growth and contributions to the sport.
Colwill, a 20-year-old defender, has made an impression at Chelsea, securing his spot in Mauricio Pochettino’s starting eleven. His excellent performances for Chelsea and on loan at Brighton & Hove Albion have won him a place on the world’s top list.
These young footballing sensations will battle it out for the title of greatest European under-21 player for the year. The award honors not just their current achievements, but also their ability to affect the future of football on the European stage.
2023 Golden Boy nominees in full:
- Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
- Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich)
- Xavi Simons (PSG, on loan at RB Leipzig)
- Antonio Silva (Benfica)
- Alejandro Balde (Barcelona)
- Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
- Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig)
- Giorgio Scalvini (Atalanta BC)
- Rasmus Hojlund (Manchester United)
- Levi Colwill (Chelsea)
- Johan Bakayoko (PSV Eindhoven)
- Milos Kerkez (Bournemouth)
- Arthur Vermeeren (Royal Antwerp)
- Evan Ferguson (Brighton)
- Lucas Gourna-Douath (Red Bull Salzburg)
- Warren Zaire-Emery (PSG)
- Ousmane Diomande (Sporting Lisbon)
- Arnau Martinez (Girona)
- Mathys Tel (Bayern Munich)
- Andy Diouf (Lens)
- Arda Guler (Real Madrid)
- Bilal El Khannouss (Genk)
- Martin Baturina (Dinamo Zagreb)
- Joao Neves (Benfica)
- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
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