18 European Golden Boys, who were the most successful, who were the most miserable 1.Van der Vaart (2003) 2.Rooney (2004) 3. Messi (2005) 4.Fabregas (2006) 5.Aguero (2007) 6. Anderson Oliveira (2008) 7.Pato (2009) 8.Balotelli (2010) 9.Götze (2011) 10.Isco (2012) 11.Pogba (2013) 12.Sterling (2014) 13.Martial (2015) 14. Renato Sanchez (2016) 15.Mbappe (2017) 16.De Ligt (2018) 17.Felix (2019) 18.Haaland (2020)
18 European Golden Boys, who were the most successful, who were the most miserable 1.Van der Vaart (2003) 2.Rooney (2004) 3. Messi (2005) 4.Fabregas (2006) 5.Aguero (2007) 6. Anderson Oliveira (2008) 7.Pato (2009) 8.Balotelli (2010) 9.Götze (2011) 10.Isco (2012) 11.Pogba (2013) 12.Sterling (2014) 13.Martial (2015) 14. Renato Sanchez (2016) 15.Mbappe (2017) 16.De Ligt (2018) 17.Felix (2019) 18.Haaland (2020)
The European Player under 21 Award has been awarded 18 times, with the 19th time on 15 December. The European Golden Boy was founded in 2003 by the Italian newspaper Sport to Turin; 21 candidates for the year have been announced, and who will inherit the mantle of the following 18 players?
18 European Golden Boys, who were the most successful, who were the most miserable 1.Van der Vaart (2003) 2.Rooney (2004) 3. Messi (2005) 4.Fabregas (2006) 5.Aguero (2007) 6. Anderson Oliveira (2008) 7.Pato (2009) 8.Balotelli (2010) 9.Götze (2011) 10.Isco (2012) 11.Pogba (2013) 12.Sterling (2014) 13.Martial (2015) 14. Renato Sanchez (2016) 15.Mbappe (2017) 16.De Ligt (2018) 17.Felix (2019) 18.Haaland (2020)
The former Dutch midfielder played 30 games in the 2002-2003 season; was a member of Ajax and reached the quarter-finals with the team; and was a regular visitor to the Dutch national team in the 2004 Euro 2004 qualifiers in Portugal.
18 European Golden Boys, who were the most successful, who were the most miserable 1.Van der Vaart (2003) 2.Rooney (2004) 3. Messi (2005) 4.Fabregas (2006) 5.Aguero (2007) 6. Anderson Oliveira (2008) 7.Pato (2009) 8.Balotelli (2010) 9.Götze (2011) 10.Isco (2012) 11.Pogba (2013) 12.Sterling (2014) 13.Martial (2015) 14. Renato Sanchez (2016) 15.Mbappe (2017) 16.De Ligt (2018) 17.Felix (2019) 18.Haaland (2020)
The former England striker made 40 appearances for Everton in 2003-2004 and finished 17th in the Premier League that season, in addition to reaching the fourth round of the FA Cup, the League reaching the quarter-finals and becoming one of England's best players during Euro 2004, reaching the quarter-finals.
18 European Golden Boys, who were the most successful, who were the most miserable 1.Van der Vaart (2003) 2.Rooney (2004) 3. Messi (2005) 4.Fabregas (2006) 5.Aguero (2007) 6. Anderson Oliveira (2008) 7.Pato (2009) 8.Balotelli (2010) 9.Götze (2011) 10.Isco (2012) 11.Pogba (2013) 12.Sterling (2014) 13.Martial (2015) 14. Renato Sanchez (2016) 15.Mbappe (2017) 16.De Ligt (2018) 17.Felix (2019) 18.Haaland (2020)
The Argentine striker made nine appearances for Barca in 2004-2005, most notably at the 2005 U20 World Cup in the Netherlands. He scored five goals in seven games, giving Argentina the title.
18 European Golden Boys, who were the most successful, who were the most miserable 1.Van der Vaart (2003) 2.Rooney (2004) 3. Messi (2005) 4.Fabregas (2006) 5.Aguero (2007) 6. Anderson Oliveira (2008) 7.Pato (2009) 8.Balotelli (2010) 9.Götze (2011) 10.Isco (2012) 11.Pogba (2013) 12.Sterling (2014) 13.Martial (2015) 14. Renato Sanchez (2016) 15.Mbappe (2017) 16.De Ligt (2018) 17.Felix (2019) 18.Haaland (2020)
Fabregas made 50 appearances for Arsenal that season, reaching the Champions League final, fourth in the Premier League and reaching the semi-finals of the Premier League Cup. In addition, he played in the 2006 World Cup in Germany, completing two assists.
18 European Golden Boys, who were the most successful, who were the most miserable 1.Van der Vaart (2003) 2.Rooney (2004) 3. Messi (2005) 4.Fabregas (2006) 5.Aguero (2007) 6. Anderson Oliveira (2008) 7.Pato (2009) 8.Balotelli (2010) 9.Götze (2011) 10.Isco (2012) 11.Pogba (2013) 12.Sterling (2014) 13.Martial (2015) 14. Renato Sanchez (2016) 15.Mbappe (2017) 16.De Ligt (2018) 17.Felix (2019) 18.Haaland (2020)
The Argentine striker made 38 appearances for Atletico in 2006-2007, finishing seventh in La Liga and reaching the Copa del Rey in the quarter-finals. In the 2007 Copa America in Venezuela, he was not called up to the national team.
18 European Golden Boys, who were the most successful, who were the most miserable 1.Van der Vaart (2003) 2.Rooney (2004) 3. Messi (2005) 4.Fabregas (2006) 5.Aguero (2007) 6. Anderson Oliveira (2008) 7.Pato (2009) 8.Balotelli (2010) 9.Götze (2011) 10.Isco (2012) 11.Pogba (2013) 12.Sterling (2014) 13.Martial (2015) 14. Renato Sanchez (2016) 15.Mbappe (2017) 16.De Ligt (2018) 17.Felix (2019) 18.Haaland (2020)
The former Brazilian midfielder made 38 appearances for United in the 2007-2008 season. That season, they won the Champions League, the Premier League, the sixth round of the FA Cup and the third round of the Premier League Cup. In addition, he won the bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
18 European Golden Boys, who were the most successful, who were the most miserable 1.Van der Vaart (2003) 2.Rooney (2004) 3. Messi (2005) 4.Fabregas (2006) 5.Aguero (2007) 6. Anderson Oliveira (2008) 7.Pato (2009) 8.Balotelli (2010) 9.Götze (2011) 10.Isco (2012) 11.Pogba (2013) 12.Sterling (2014) 13.Martial (2015) 14. Renato Sanchez (2016) 15.Mbappe (2017) 16.De Ligt (2018) 17.Felix (2019) 18.Haaland (2020)
The Brazilian striker made 42 appearances for AC Milan in the 2008-2009 season. He also played in the 2009 Confederations Cup in South Africa, although his share in the winner Brazil was not large.
18 European Golden Boys, who were the most successful, who were the most miserable 1.Van der Vaart (2003) 2.Rooney (2004) 3. Messi (2005) 4.Fabregas (2006) 5.Aguero (2007) 6. Anderson Oliveira (2008) 7.Pato (2009) 8.Balotelli (2010) 9.Götze (2011) 10.Isco (2012) 11.Pogba (2013) 12.Sterling (2014) 13.Martial (2015) 14. Renato Sanchez (2016) 15.Mbappe (2017) 16.De Ligt (2018) 17.Felix (2019) 18.Haaland (2020)
The Italian striker made 40 appearances for Inter milan in the 2009-2010 season. Won the Champions League, Serie A and the Coppa Italia. He was not called up to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
18 European Golden Boys, who were the most successful, who were the most miserable 1.Van der Vaart (2003) 2.Rooney (2004) 3. Messi (2005) 4.Fabregas (2006) 5.Aguero (2007) 6. Anderson Oliveira (2008) 7.Pato (2009) 8.Balotelli (2010) 9.Götze (2011) 10.Isco (2012) 11.Pogba (2013) 12.Sterling (2014) 13.Martial (2015) 14. Renato Sanchez (2016) 15.Mbappe (2017) 16.De Ligt (2018) 17.Felix (2019) 18.Haaland (2020)
The German forward made 41 appearances for Borussia Dortmund in 2010-2011. In that season, they won the Serie A title and did not qualify from the Europa League group, and were eliminated in the second round of the German Cup. He was a key member of the German team in the 2012 European Championship qualifiers jointly organized by Ukraine and Poland.
18 European Golden Boys, who were the most successful, who were the most miserable 1.Van der Vaart (2003) 2.Rooney (2004) 3. Messi (2005) 4.Fabregas (2006) 5.Aguero (2007) 6. Anderson Oliveira (2008) 7.Pato (2009) 8.Balotelli (2010) 9.Götze (2011) 10.Isco (2012) 11.Pogba (2013) 12.Sterling (2014) 13.Martial (2015) 14. Renato Sanchez (2016) 15.Mbappe (2017) 16.De Ligt (2018) 17.Felix (2019) 18.Haaland (2020)
The Spanish midfielder made 35 appearances for Malaga in the 2011-2012 season. La Liga is fourth and the Copa del Rey stops at the quarter-finals. He was not selected for the Spanish national team at Euro 2012.
18 European Golden Boys, who were the most successful, who were the most miserable 1.Van der Vaart (2003) 2.Rooney (2004) 3. Messi (2005) 4.Fabregas (2006) 5.Aguero (2007) 6. Anderson Oliveira (2008) 7.Pato (2009) 8.Balotelli (2010) 9.Götze (2011) 10.Isco (2012) 11.Pogba (2013) 12.Sterling (2014) 13.Martial (2015) 14. Renato Sanchez (2016) 15.Mbappe (2017) 16.De Ligt (2018) 17.Felix (2019) 18.Haaland (2020)
The French midfielder made 37 appearances for Juventus in the 2012-2013 season. Reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League and reached the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia. He led France to the 2013 U20 World Cup in Turkey and played with the French senior team in the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Brazil.
18 European Golden Boys, who were the most successful, who were the most miserable 1.Van der Vaart (2003) 2.Rooney (2004) 3. Messi (2005) 4.Fabregas (2006) 5.Aguero (2007) 6. Anderson Oliveira (2008) 7.Pato (2009) 8.Balotelli (2010) 9.Götze (2011) 10.Isco (2012) 11.Pogba (2013) 12.Sterling (2014) 13.Martial (2015) 14. Renato Sanchez (2016) 15.Mbappe (2017) 16.De Ligt (2018) 17.Felix (2019) 18.Haaland (2020)
The England left winger made 38 appearances for Liverpool in the 2013-2014 season. The Premier League is second, losing in the fifth round of the FA Cup and the third round of the English League Cup. Represented the national team at the 2014 World Cup.
18 European Golden Boys, who were the most successful, who were the most miserable 1.Van der Vaart (2003) 2.Rooney (2004) 3. Messi (2005) 4.Fabregas (2006) 5.Aguero (2007) 6. Anderson Oliveira (2008) 7.Pato (2009) 8.Balotelli (2010) 9.Götze (2011) 10.Isco (2012) 11.Pogba (2013) 12.Sterling (2014) 13.Martial (2015) 14. Renato Sanchez (2016) 15.Mbappe (2017) 16.De Ligt (2018) 17.Felix (2019) 18.Haaland (2020)
The French striker played 48 games for Monaco in the 2014-2015 season. They reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League, third in Ligue 1, losing out in the semi-finals of the French Cup quarter-finals and the French League Cup semi-finals.
18 European Golden Boys, who were the most successful, who were the most miserable 1.Van der Vaart (2003) 2.Rooney (2004) 3. Messi (2005) 4.Fabregas (2006) 5.Aguero (2007) 6. Anderson Oliveira (2008) 7.Pato (2009) 8.Balotelli (2010) 9.Götze (2011) 10.Isco (2012) 11.Pogba (2013) 12.Sterling (2014) 13.Martial (2015) 14. Renato Sanchez (2016) 15.Mbappe (2017) 16.De Ligt (2018) 17.Felix (2019) 18.Haaland (2020)
The Portuguese midfielder made 35 appearances for Benfica in the 2015-2016 season. They reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League, winning the Portuguese Premier League and the Portuguese Super Cup. In addition, he was also present on the road to the 2016 European Championships in France.
18 European Golden Boys, who were the most successful, who were the most miserable 1.Van der Vaart (2003) 2.Rooney (2004) 3. Messi (2005) 4.Fabregas (2006) 5.Aguero (2007) 6. Anderson Oliveira (2008) 7.Pato (2009) 8.Balotelli (2010) 9.Götze (2011) 10.Isco (2012) 11.Pogba (2013) 12.Sterling (2014) 13.Martial (2015) 14. Renato Sanchez (2016) 15.Mbappe (2017) 16.De Ligt (2018) 17.Felix (2019) 18.Haaland (2020)
The French striker made 44 appearances for Monaco in the 2016-2017 season. The team reached the semi-finals of the Champions League, won the Ligue 1 title, and reached the semi-finals of the French Cup and the French League Cup. At the 2018 World Cup in Russia, he won the championship with France.
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18 European Golden Boys, who were the most successful, who were the most miserable 1.Van der Vaart (2003) 2.Rooney (2004) 3. Messi (2005) 4.Fabregas (2006) 5.Aguero (2007) 6. Anderson Oliveira (2008) 7.Pato (2009) 8.Balotelli (2010) 9.Götze (2011) 10.Isco (2012) 11.Pogba (2013) 12.Sterling (2014) 13.Martial (2015) 14. Renato Sanchez (2016) 15.Mbappe (2017) 16.De Ligt (2018) 17.Felix (2019) 18.Haaland (2020)
Dutch centre-backs made 39 appearances for Ajax in the 2017-2018 season. He finished second in the Dutch league and played a friendly with the Dutch national team.
18 European Golden Boys, who were the most successful, who were the most miserable 1.Van der Vaart (2003) 2.Rooney (2004) 3. Messi (2005) 4.Fabregas (2006) 5.Aguero (2007) 6. Anderson Oliveira (2008) 7.Pato (2009) 8.Balotelli (2010) 9.Götze (2011) 10.Isco (2012) 11.Pogba (2013) 12.Sterling (2014) 13.Martial (2015) 14. Renato Sanchez (2016) 15.Mbappe (2017) 16.De Ligt (2018) 17.Felix (2019) 18.Haaland (2020)
The Portuguese striker made 43 appearances for Benfica that season. Reached the quarter-finals of the Europa League and won the Portuguese Premier League, the Portuguese League Cup semi-finals and the Portuguese Super Cup semi-finals. He is a Portuguese member of euro 2020 qualifiers.
18 European Golden Boys, who were the most successful, who were the most miserable 1.Van der Vaart (2003) 2.Rooney (2004) 3. Messi (2005) 4.Fabregas (2006) 5.Aguero (2007) 6. Anderson Oliveira (2008) 7.Pato (2009) 8.Balotelli (2010) 9.Götze (2011) 10.Isco (2012) 11.Pogba (2013) 12.Sterling (2014) 13.Martial (2015) 14. Renato Sanchez (2016) 15.Mbappe (2017) 16.De Ligt (2018) 17.Felix (2019) 18.Haaland (2020)
The Norwegian striker made 22 appearances for Red Bull Salzburg and 18 for Borussia Dortmund in the 2019-2020 season. Finished second in the Bundesliga and in the Round of 16 in the Champions League, Red Bull Salzburg won the Austrian Cup and the Austrian Premier League that season.
