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Three Real Madrid players nominated for 2026 Golden Boy Award

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 4:15 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Three Real Madrid players nominated for 2026 Golden Boy Award

Summary

Real Madrid announced that Yan Diomande, Endrick, and Thiago Pitarch are among the nominees for the 2026 Golden Boy award, which recognizes the best young players in European football. Diomande, a new signing from RB Leipzig, recently concluded a successful Bundesliga season and has also performed well at the World Cup. Endrick recently returned from a loan at Lyon, where he scored eight goals. Pitarch, a young Spanish midfielder, has gained Jose Mourinho's trust, prompting the coach to block his move to Fulham this summer. The competition includes Barcelona's Pau Cubarsi, among others, with a final shortlist being determined by Tuttosport later this year.

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By the Numbers

•Diomande joined Real Madrid after a strong Bundesliga campaign.
•Endrick finished a loan spell at Lyon with eight goals.
•Pitarch earned Mourinho's confidence, avoiding a summer transfer.
•The Golden Boy award nominees will be narrowed from 100 to 20.
•Last year's winner was PSG's Desire Doue.

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Real Madrid’s continued investment in young talent has been rewarded with recognition on one of European football’s most prestigious individual stages.Three Real Madrid players have been named on ...
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