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Tom Victor

Ranking all 19 Golden Boy winners worst to best including Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe

Considering how tough it can be to anticipate a footballer's future success, the panel behind the Golden Boy award have done a pretty good job.

The award, handed out to the best male footballer under the age of 21 and playing in a top European League, has been in existence since 2003 and anticipated a number of truly great careers.

Some calls are easier than others, with the likes of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe delivering plenty during their teenage years, while 2021 winner Pedri took the honours after showing his quality in the Barcelona first team and for Spain at the European Championships.

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