The 20-Man Golden Boy Shortlist Has Been Revealed

The 20-man shortlist for the 2020 Golden Boy award has been revealed.

The award was created by Italian outlet Tuttosport back in 2003 and is given to the best Under 21 player in Europe playing in one of the leading leagues.

100 of the the most exciting youngsters in the game were in contention when the first list was published back in June and it's now been whittled down further.

Erling Haaland would appear to be one of the main contenders for the award after an incredible 2020.

The Norwegian man mountain, still only 20, has blossomed into one of the deadliest strikers in world football - scoring 21 goals in his first 23 appearances in all competitions for Borussia Dortmund after signing in December.

Haaland's biggest threat to the coveted prize would appear to be 19-year-old Canadian phenomenon Alphonso Davies, who was integral to Bayern Munich's treble-winning campaign last term.

England stars Jadon Sancho, Mason Greenwood, Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka and Callum Hudson-Odoi have all made the final 20, with Barcelona starlet Ansu Fati and Real Madrid wonderkids Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo Goes receiving recognition for their exploits.

Previous winners of the award include Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero, Cesc Fabregas, Paul Pogba, Raheem Sterling and Kylian Mbappe.