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The Golden Boy Award is a very coveted milestone that many wish to achieve. You are probably wondering why? Well, maybe it’s because you can only win it once, or maybe because you have to be playing in a top European league.
Then begs the question, who is going to be Europe’s next golden boy? In this article we will be reviewing who the next contender might be. Let’s dive straight into it.
Desire Doue
PSG is one of France’s strongest teams and with stars like Messi and Neymar out, players like Desire Doue have taken center stage. While he is not a regular starter, anytime he is on, you can be sure he will contribute.
If you’re a betting enthusiast, he’s definitely a player worth keeping an eye on. After being signed from Stade Rennais, the 19 year old has made serious waves in the PSG shirt. So during the next game be sure to hop on Betway and check him out.
Pau Cubarsi
Few center backs have shown composure after joining Barca’s first eleven like Cubarsi. After taking center stage thanks to Hansi Flick’s approval, Cubarsi has consistently displayed prowess and maturity in his gameplay.
The man also has a knack for long range passes and has arguably one of the best passing ranges in Europe. If that isn’t good enough, he stands a chance of winning the UCL with Barca this season which would greatly solidify his stance for the golden boy award.
His only downside so far was a red card he picked while up against Benfica. But on his return you can be sure to feel his impact in the game.
Myles Lewis Skelly
It is no surprise that an Arsenal boy appears on the list given the form they have been this season. Born on 26th September 2006, Lewis Skelly has proven to be a worthy defender in the Arsenal lineup.
He was given his first England debut by Thomas Tuchel and proceeded to score! If you think that’s impressive, you should have seen how he tied down Rodrygo when playing against Real Madrid in the first leg of the UCL.
As if that’s not enough, he provided an assist to Mikel Merino who sealed the first leg giving Arsenal an authoritative lead.
Ethan Nwaneri
While he doesn’t score highly when talking power rankings, Ethan Nwaneri’s name is sure to be mentioned when discussing the golden boy award. The north London born player is another success from Arsenal’s academy.
After his debut when he was barely fifteen in 2022 against Brentford, Mikel Arteta spotted the potential and has greatly capitalised on him. He claimed the title of the youngest goalscorer in the UCL when Arsenal clobbered PSV 7-1.
He officially became part of the first team in the 24/25 season and he has gone on to show why. In their next fixture when they will be playing Paris, you can bet on him on Betway to convert.
Final Thoughts
And there you have it folks. While Europe boasts of several key young players, these are the ones most likely to be crowned golden boy. Players like Ethan Nwaneri, Desire Doue and Pau Cubarsi are now in a tight race to grab the title.
