The Golden Boy 2025 finalists have officially been unveiled by Tuttosport, revealing a 25-man shortlist of Europe's brightest under-21 stars. The award, first introduced in 2003, is powered by the Golden Boy Index which is a data-driven model by Football Benchmark that evaluates players based on performance, game time, club strength, and international impact.
Tuttosports post via their official X account reveals the 25 finalists for the 2025 Golden Boy award. The winner will be selected by top journalists across Europe and announced in Turin this December. Lamine Yamal made history with back-to-back Kopa Trophy wins at the 2025 Ballon d'Or , but he won't defend this title, as no player can win twice.
Leading the pack is Desire Doue of PSG, currently topping the Golden Boy Index despite a slight dip in form. His inclusion highlights France's golden generation, which dominates the list with seven names, including Warren Zaire-Emery, Leny Yoro, and Eliesse Ben Seghir. England also shines, represented by Ethan Nwaneri, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Archie Gray, and Jobe Bellingham, who all continue to impress in the Premier League.