Lewis-Skelly features in PL-dominated Golden Boy shortlist

Premier League players dominate the 2026 Golden Boy shortlist making up nearly a third of the 25 finalists for the prize awarded to the best U21 mens player in Europe; Barcelona have three players in contention - more than any other club - but Lamine Yamal is not on the list

Arsenal and England midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly has been included in the 25-man shortlist for this year's Golden Boy award.

The 20-year-old is one of eight Premier League players in contention for the prize, presented by Italian publication Tuttosport, which is awarded to the best U21 men's player in Europe.

Bournemouth and Brighton both have two players among the finalists, making up half of the Premier League contingent. Eli Junior Kroupi and Rayan are in contention for Bournemouth, while Brighton have Luka Vuskovic and Charalampos Kostoulas.

Chelsea also have two shortlisted players in Estevao Willian and Jorrel Hato, while Manchester City's summer-signing Ayyoub Bouaddi is the other Premier League star on the list.

Lamine Yamal, the odds-on favourite for this year's Ballon d'Or, is ruled out because he has already won the award.

Source: Sky Sports