Golden Boy 2026: Endrick, Estêvão and Rayan among the finalists
According to UOL Esporte, ge, Placar and Terra, Endrick, Estêvão and Rayan are among the finalists for the Golden Boy 2026, which rewards the best player under 21 playing in Europe.
Three Brazilian players are in contention for the Golden Boy 2026. According to UOL Esporte, ge, Placar and Terra, Endrick, Estêvão and Rayan are among the finalists for the award that distinguishes the best player under 21 playing in Europe.
A Brazilian final list
The three players represent Brazil in the Golden Boy 2026 final list, reports Terra. Placar specifies that this Brazilian trio is competing for the award. Brazilian media do not give the total number of finalists nor the date of the ceremony.
An award for European prospects
The Golden Boy is an award given each year to the best player under 21 playing in a European championship, indicates Placar. Endrick, Estêvão and Rayan are among the players selected for this 2026 edition, according to the four sources.
The three players currently play for European clubs, but the sources do not specify which ones. No additional information is provided on their performances or statistics this season. The sources also do not mention the other finalists nor the roll of honour of the award.