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Cubarsi, Lewis-Skelly, Diomande and Estevao on Golden Boy shortlist

Original: Pau Cubarsi, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Yan Diomande and Estevao on 2026 Golden Boy shortlist

Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi, Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly, RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande and Chelsea's Estevao have been named on the shortlist for the 2026 Golden Boy award, given to the best young player in European football. The four teenagers join a list of the continent's most promising under-21 talents as fans and pundits debate who should win.

Why now: Fans are debating which of the rising young stars most deserves the prestigious award.

Pau CubarsiMyles Lewis-SkellyYan DiomandeEstevao

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• Pau Cubarsi, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Yan Diomande and Estevao on 2026 Golden Boy shortlist · The New York Times

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