The Golden Boy Award is meant for the best player under the age of 21 who play in a European nation’s top division.
Nigeria internationals Kelechi Iheanacho and Alex Iwobi have been shortlisted for the 2016 UEFA edition of the Golden Boy Award.
Kelechi Iheanacho happens to be the young star at Manchester City having scored 13 goals in the 2015/2016 season and has three so far in the ongoing 2016/17 season.
Nigeria Alex Iwobi got into the Arsenal first team last season, scoring two goals and has become a regular player for the team Gunners this season.
Here are some players:
Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford
England international Marcus Rashfor. The 18-year-old and his talent has enjoyed a stellar 2016 since making his Manchester United debut in February.
Tottenham's Dele Alli
England international Dele Alli. The 20-year-old scored 11 goals last season as Spurs finished third in the Premier League.
Chelsea.. there are three players from club.
(Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Andreas Christensen and Nathan).
Manchester City.. two players from the club.
(Kelechi Iheanacho and Leroy Sane).
Leicester City’s Demarai Gray
Liverpool’s Marko Grujic
Marko Grujic complete the list of 10 Premier League-based players on the 40-man shortlist.
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