Golden Boy 2017 Sparks Confusion Between Marcus Rashford And Gabriel Jesus

It's hard to argue against Kylian Mbappe winning the Golden Boy 2017 award. But there's room for debate for third place between Marcus Rashford and Gabriel Jesus.

Though the Manchester United and Manchester City attackers are embroiled in a spot of confusion.

_{Rashford celebrates scoring in the Champions League. Image: PA}

Mbappe was confirmed the winner of Golden Boy 2017 following his heroics for AS Monaco, last season. From goals in the domestic league which culminated in the Ligue 1 title to scoring for fun in the Champions League, breaking record-after-record.

His prolific goal-scoring form resulted in a huge transfer across France with Paris Saint-Germain securing his services in the summer window.

_{Mbappe's signature celebration. Image: PA}

Fellow French starlet Ousmane Dembele finished second, while Marcus Rashford pipped Jesus to third spot.

Though his positioning has sparked confusion. Before announcing Mbappe as the 2017 winner, Italian outlet Tuttosport unveiled the final three nominees which included Mbappe, Dembele and Jesus.

But as the top ten rolled out, Rashford, despite not making the final cut, has edged out Jesus.

_{Jesus tucks away in the Champions League. Image: PA}

Meanwhile, the 18-year-old phenom topped the votes, raking in 291. Dembele received 149 votes while Rashford and Jesus picked up 76 and 72 votes, respectively.

It's not the first time a French national has bagged the prestigious gong. Paul Pogba (2013) and Anthony Marital (2015) were also named Golden Boy.

Wayne Rooney, Lionel Messi, Mario Balotelli and Raheem Sterling are other names you've held the title of Golden Boy.

Golden Boy 2017 Top Ten:

1. Kylian Mbappe (PSG)

2. Ousmane Dembele (Barcelona)

_{Barcelona's £97 million man. Image: PA}

3. Marcus Rashford (Manchester United)

4. Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City)

5. Gianluigi Donnarumma (AC Milan)

6. Christian Pulisic (Borussia Dortmund)

7. Kasper Dolberg (Ajax)

8. Emre Mor (Celta Vigo)

9. Federico Chiesa (Fiorentina)

10. Rodrigo Bentancur (Juventus)

Congratulations, Kylian.

Topics: Mbappe, Rashford

Nasir Jabbar

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