Neither Yildiz, Arda Güler, nor Dean Huijsen: the Golden Boy 2025 – an award given by Tuttosport to the best U21 in the world – goes to Desiré Doué.
The prestigious Tuttosport award is won by the 2005-born talent from Paris Saint-Germain, who had a simply perfect season.
61 appearances, 16 goals, 16 assists, and a treble won at just 19 years old. Numbers and leadership that convinced the international jury, awarding him as the best U21 in Europe.
The trophy thus passes from the hands of Lamine Yamal to those of Desiré Doué, who stands out against high-level competition including Güler, Huijsen, and especially Kenan Yildiz, Juventus’ young star.
The Turkish talent does not win the main award, but Serie A still comes away with an important recognition. The Best Young Italian award goes to Pio Esposito, who beats Giovanni Leoni.
📸 MARCO BERTORELLO – AFP or licensors
