 2025 Golden BoyDésiré Doué | |
| Sport | Association football |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Presented by | Tuttosport |
| History | |
| First award | 2003 |
| Editions | 23 |
| Most recent |  Désiré Doué |
| Website | tuttosport.com |
TheGolden Boy is an award established by Italian sportsnewspaperTuttosport, that is given by sports journalists to a young malefootballer playing in Europe perceived to have been the most impressive during a calendar year (two halves to two separate seasons). All nominees must be under the age of 21 and play in a European nation's top tier. Apart from the main award, an additional one, Golden Boy Web, is decided by online users.[1]
Lionel Messi is the only player to have won both the prestigious Golden Boy award and theBallon d'Or. He received the Golden Boy in 2005 at the age of 18 years and 173 days, and remained the youngest winner untilGavi won the award in 2022 at 18 years and 77 days. The current youngest winner isLamine Yamal, who claimed the award in 2024 at the age of 17 years and 137 days.
The prize was established by Italian sports newspaper Tuttosport in 2003.[2] Newspapers that now participate in voting includeBild (Germany),Blick (Switzerland),A Bola (Portugal),L'Équipe (France),France Football (France),Marca (Spain),Mundo Deportivo (Spain),Ta Nea (Greece),Sport Express (Russia),De Telegraaf (Netherlands), andThe Times (United Kingdom).[3] Each juror is allowed to nominate five players; the juror allocates 10 points to their most impressive pick, 7 for second, 5 for third, 3 for fourth, and 1 point for fifth.[4]
| Position | Win(s) |
|---|---|
| Forward | 13 |
| Midfielder | 10 |
| Defender | 1 |
| Country | Win(s) | Year(s) |
|---|---|---|
 Spain | 5 | 2006, 2012, 2021, 2022, 2024 |
| France | 4 | 2013, 2015, 2017, 2025 |
 England | 3 | 2004, 2014, 2023 |
 Netherlands | 2 | 2003, 2018 |
 Argentina | 2005, 2007 | |
 Brazil | 2008, 2009 | |
 Portugal | 2016, 2019 | |
 Italy | 1 | 2010 |
 Germany | 2011 | |
 Norway | 2020 |
Year inbold have shared the win with other clubs.
| Club | Win(s) | Year(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 4 | 2005, 2021, 2022, 2024 |
| Borussia Dortmund | 3 | 2011, 2020,2023[A] |
| Manchester United | 2004,[B] 2008,2015[C] | |
| Ajax | 2 | 2003, 2018 |
| Atlético Madrid | 2007,2019[D] | |
| Monaco | 2015,[E]2017[F] | |
| Benfica | 2016[G],2019[H] | |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 2017[C], 2025 | |
| Everton | 1 | 2004[E] |
| Arsenal | 2006 | |
| Milan | 2009 | |
| Manchester City | 2010[I] | |
| Inter Milan | 2010[J] | |
| Málaga | 2012 | |
| Juventus | 2013 | |
| Liverpool | 2014 | |
| Bayern Munich | 2016[D] | |
| Real Madrid | 2023[K] |
