The time for football honors is quickly approaching. The Raymond Kopa Trophy and the Ballon d’Or will be presented by France Football the next week, while Tuttosport will present the renowned Golden Boy award to the top player under the age of 21 in November.
According to rumours, the Golden Boy award may return to Spotify Camp Nou this year after going to Barcelona midfielder Pedri in 2021.
Gavi, a midfield prodigy for Barça, is one of the leading candidates to win the Golden Boy award in 2022, according to Francesc Aguilar, despite being locked in a close race with Jude Bellingham of Borussia Dortmund.
Gavi, a graduate of the La Masia youth system, made his professional debut at the age of just 17 last season and had an incredible season. The midfielder established himself as a regular starter for Barcelona’s first squad as well as the Spanish national team.
A new long-term contract with the Catalans was signed by Gavi earlier this month as a result of his club and national team performances. The 18-year-old is now Frenkie de Jong and Franck Kessie’s regular starter for Xavi.
However, Bellingham’s career graph is also moving up after a good season with Dortmund the previous year. Even though he is only 19 years old, he has continued his strong play this season and even served as team captain.
The nemesis of Barcelona, Real Madrid, has been rumored to be interested in signing the England international next summer. Gavi and Bellingham might frequently clash on the field if the relocation is approved.
Their competition will currently be restricted to the Golden Boy award, and it will be interesting to see who prevails in the battle for the illustrious honor.
