Barcelona and spain midfielder Pedri is the undisputed favorite for this year’s Golden Boy Award, which is given to the best player under the age of 21 in Europe.

The Canarian teenager has conquered the world over the past year, quickly becoming a key player in Barcelona and also representing his country in both tournaments. Euro 2020 and Olympic Games in Tokyo… Despite my tender years Pedri exudes incredible class on the pitch and, despite being almost unheard of a little over a year ago, often looks like the best player in the park, regardless of opponent.

Italian sports newspaper Tuttosport has determined that the 19-year-old is the leader in the 2021 Golden Boy race, with the rest of the pack following.

Some of the other contenders who made it into the top 40 after Thursday’s cut include a new deal with Real Madrid. Eduardo Kamavinga and teammate Pedri Eric Garcia… La Liga Santander is also represented by: Ander Barrenetchea (Real Sociedad) and Eremaya pine (Villarreal).

Tuttosport has been presenting this award since 2003 and last year’s winner was Erling Haaland Borussia Dortmund. The first winner was Raphael van der Vaart…

Among the leaders chasing Pedri are Bukayo saka (Arsenal), Jude Bellingham (Dortmund) and Jamal musiala (Bayern Munich).

Fans can vote on the website of the Italian newspaper, and in October the list will be reduced from 40 to 20. Then, journalists from all over Europe will vote for the winner.