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Cubarsi, Lewis-Skelly and Estevao named on 2026 Golden Boy shortlist
Original: Pau Cubarsi, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Yan Diomande and Estevao on 2026 Golden Boy shortlist https://www. nytimes.com/athletic
The shortlist for the 2026 Golden Boy award, given to the best young player in European football, has been announced. Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi, Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly, Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande and Chelsea's Estevao are among the nominees, alongside Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. Bournemouth and Brighton each have two players shortlisted, with further nominees expected to be trimmed as the year progresses.
Why now: The annual Golden Boy shortlist reveal always sparks debate among football fans about which young talents deserve the award.
Pau CubarsiMyles Lewis-SkellyYan DiomandeEstevaoAyyoub Bouaddi
Evidence
- Pau Cubarsi, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Yan Diomande and Estevao on 2026 Golden Boy shortlist https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/7663356/2 026/10/05/golden-boy-nominations-2026/ Manchester City midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi is also shortlisted, while Bournemouth and Brighton have two… · athletic_af@sportsfeed.me · 1
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