2020 Golden Boy Award Full Results Announced - Haaland Wins, Nike With 9 Of 10 Best Players
Update: Erling Haaland has been announced as the winner of the 2020 Golden Boy award. Nike's dominance of the young players is further demonstrated by the Top 10 of the 2020 Golden Boy, of which 9 from 10 are sponsored by the Swoosh (all except Arsenal's Bukayo Saka - New Balance).
2020 Golden Boy Award - Results
October 2020 - 2020 Golden Boy Award - The 20 Finalists & Their Boots - Nike 'Destroys' Adidas, Puma Without Player
Italian newspaper Tuttosport has revealed the 20-man final shortlist for the Golden Boy award, which is given to the calendar year's best Europe-based player under 21. We take a look at the boots of the 20 Finalists, in cooperation with Football Boots DB.
The Golden Boy is given to a young footballer playing in Europe perceived to have been the most impressive during a calendar year. All nominees must be under the age of 21 and play in a European nation's top tier. The 2020 Golden Boy Award winner is chosen by 40 journalists from the most famous European newspapers.
Last year, the Golden Boy winner was Portuguese talent João Félix of Atlético Madrid while the Franco-Moroccan Mattéo Guendouzi (loaned a few days ago from Arsenal to Hertha) won the Golden Boy Web Award - he was the most "clicked" for internet users.
🏆 Golden Boy Award 2020: Football Boots Of 20 Finalists
Nike clearly leads the race for the best young players with 14 players, followed by Adidas with 5 players. New Balance supplies one player (Arsenal's Bukayo Saka), while Puma does not have a single player under contract.
The Mercurial is by far the most popular boot of the 2020 Golden Boy Award finalists - 10 of 20 players are either wearing the Superfly or Vapor, including the favorites Haaland, Sancho and Ansu Fati.
- Mitchel Bakker (PSG) - adidas X Ghosted.1
- Eduardo Camavinga (Rennes) - Nike Phantom GT Elite
- Jonathan David (Lille) - adidas X Ghosted.1
- Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich) - Nike Mercurial Superfly VIII Elite
- Sergiño Dest (Barcelona) - Nike Mercurial Vapor XIII Elite
- Fábio Silva (Wolves) - Nike Mercurial Vapor XIII Elite
- Ansu Fati (Barcelona) - Nike Mercurial Vapor XIII Elite
- Phil Foden (Manchester City) - Nike Phantom VNM
- Ryan Gravenberch (Ajax) - adidas Nemeziz 19.1
- Mason Greenwood (Manchester United) - Nike Phantom GT Elite DF
- Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund) - Nike Mercurial Vapor XIII Elite
- Callum Hudson-Odoi (Chelsea) - adidas X Ghosted.1
- Dejan Kulusevski (Juventus) - Nike Mercurial Vapor XIII Elite
- Rodrygo Goes (Real Madrid) - Nike Mercurial Vapor XIII Elite
- Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) - New Balance Furon v6
- Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund) - Nike Mercurial Superfly VIII Elite
- Dominik Szoboszlai (RB Salzburg) - Nike Mercurial Superfly VII Elite
- Sandro Tonali (AC Milan) - Nike Phantom GT Elite
- Ferran Torres (Manchester City) - adidas X Ghosted.1
- Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) - Nike Mercurial Vapor XIII Elite
2020 Golden Boy Awards - Brands
Nike: 14 players
Adidas: 5 players
New Balance: 1 players
2020 Golden Boy Awards - Boot Silos
Mercurial:: 10 players [7 Vapor, 3 Superfly]
Adidas X: 4 players
Nike Phantom GT: 3 players
Adidas Nemeziz: 1 player
Nike Phantom VNM: 1 player
New Balance Furon: 1 player
The 2020 Golden Boy award gala in Turin is scheduled for Monday 14 December.
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Unique 2026 World Cup Pennants
The football culture platform @vsrsus has shared a collection of pennants featuring unique and highly artistic designs from several national teams participating in the 2026 World Cup.
The designs feature intricate graphics, bespoke typography, and vibrant color palettes tailored to different nations competing in the tournament. Each pennant is reimagined not just as a ceremonial token, but as a standalone piece of football art that captures the distinct identity and heritage of the respective countries.
The peasants celebrate the intersection of graphic design and the global game during the 2026 World Cup.
Nike Air Max Joga Bonito 'R9' Sneakers Revealed
Nike is set to release a special homage to Brazilian legend Ronaldo with the upcoming launch of the Nike Air Max Joga Bonito 'R9' sneakers. Bringing together elements from two iconic silhouettes, the new lifestyle shoe offers a unique fusion of football heritage and streetwear style.
The Nike Air Max Joga Bonito 'R9' features the classic upper of the legendary Mercurial R9 football boot, seamlessly paired with the recognizable Big Bubble soles of the Air Max 95.
The Nike Air Max Joga Bonito 'R9' sneakers, officially listed under style code IX8646-001, are scheduled to be released on July 2, 2026. They will be available for a retail price of $180.
Puma EFL 26-27 Ball Released
The new Puma EFL 2026-27 match ball has been officially revealed, introducing the Puma Stellar Nitro model for the upcoming season. It will be used across the English Football League, encompassing the Championship, League One, and League Two.
The Puma EFL 2026-27 Stellar match ball features an updated panel shape, moving away from the previous Orbita edition.
Cambridge United 26-27 Away Kit Released
The new Cambridge United 2026-27 away kit has been revealed. Made by Umbro, the Cambridge United 2026-27 away jersey introduces a fresh sky-blue look for the League One side, offering a clean aesthetic for their travels next season.
The launch of the new away strip follows the release of the club's 'United in Endeavour' home kit earlier in the month, completing a contrasting set for the upcoming campaign.
Baník Ostrava 26-27 Home Kit Released
The Baník Ostrava 2026-27 home kit has been officially released today. Made by Macron, the new Baník Ostrava home shirt features a clean, predominantly white design that uniquely incorporates special Braille text elements into the fabric.
In a meaningful initiative by the Czech First League club, a portion of the proceeds from the sales of the new home jersey will be donated to support children with visual impairments.
1. FC Magdeburg 2026-27 Home Kit Released
FC Magdeburg and Hummel have officially revealed the club's new home kit for the 2026-27 2. Bundesliga season. The launch was announced under the club's hashtag #EINMALIMMER and brings back a classic design element from the team's history.
The Hummel 1. FC Magdeburg 2026-27 home shirt features a return to the popular striped look, combining the traditional blue and white colors to represent the club's identity. White Hummel chevrons adorn the shoulders, while the logos of sponsors Humanas and SWM are integrated in the club's colors. A special detail is found inside the collar, which pays tribute to Block U, the passionate supporter base of the team. Additionally, the club introduced a new font for the player names and numbers on the back.
Bohemians Praha 1905 26-27 Home Kit Released
Czech First League club Bohemians Praha 1905 have officially revealed their new 2026-27 home kit. Made by Puma, the new shirt will be worn in the upcoming domestic campaign.
The Puma Bohemians Praha 1905 2026-27 home jersey introduces a clean design in the club's traditional green and white colors. Produced by Puma, the kit stays true to the team's historic visual identity while offering a modern look for the Prague-based side as they prepare for the new season.