Full list: Cubarsi, Diomande, Estêvão, Bouaddi lead Golden Boy 2026 nominees

By Adegboyega Adeleye
The 25 finalists for the 2026 Golden Boy Award have been announced, with Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi, Real Madrid’s Yan Diomande, Manchester City’s Ayyoub Bouaddi, Chelsea forward Estêvão Willian, and Bayern Munich youngster Lennart Karl among the leading names on the list.
Italian newspaper Tuttosport, organisers of the award, released the final shortlist on Monday, with 25 of Europe’s best young players competing for the prestigious prize.
The Golden Boy Award recognises the best Under-21 player competing in European football, with the winner selected from the final list by an international jury of 50 journalists.
Cubarsi enters the final race after play...