We knew the first 100 names who were going to compete for the 2023 Golden Boy trophy. The trophy management reduced its selection this Thursday to only reveal 25 players. Among these finalists, we find 4 French players all the same with Warren Zaire-Emery (PSG), Mathys Tel (Bayern Munich), Lucas Gourna-Douath (RB Salzburg) and Andy Diouf (RC Lens).
However, the one who should succeed Gavi at Barça is probably on the Real Madrid side in the person of Jude Bellingham. Already very successful at Borussia Diortmund last season, the Englishman has been simply sparkling since his transfer to Casa Blanca. He is the big favorite for this title rewarding the best European player under the age of 21.
The complete list of 20 finalists:
Jude Bellingham – Real Madrid
Jamal Musiala – Bayern Munich
Xavi Simons – RB Leipzig
Antonio Silva – Benfica
Alejandro Baldé – FC Barcelona
Florian Wirtz – Bayer Leverkusen
Benjamin Sesko – RB Leipzig
Giorgio Scalvini – Atalanta Bergamo
Rasmus Hojlund – Manchester United
Levi Colwill – Chelsea
Johan Bakayoko – PSV Eindhoven
Milos Kerkez – Bournemouth
Arthur Vermeeren – Royal Antwerp
Evan Ferguson – Brighton
Lucas Gourna-Douath – RB Salzburg
Warren Zaire-Emery – PSG
Ousmane Diomandé – Sporting CP
Arnau Martinez – Girona
Mathys Tel – Bayern Munich
Andy Diouf – RC Lens
The 5 wild cards:
Arda Guler – Real Madrid
Bilal El Khannouss – Genk
Martin Baturina – Dinamo Zagreb
Joan Neves – Benfica
Lamine Yamal – FC Barcelona
