Arsenal and England midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly has earned a spot on the 25-man shortlist for the prestigious Golden Boy award this year. The accolade, presented by the Italian publication Tuttosport, honors the best U21 men's player in Europe.

At just 20 years old, Lewis-Skelly stands out as one of eight Premier League players competing for this coveted prize. Notably, clubs like Bournemouth and Brighton each feature two players among the finalists, contributing significantly to the Premier League's representation. The Bournemouth candidates are Eli Junior Kroupi and Rayan, while Brighton showcases Luka Vuskovic and Charalampos Kostoulas.

Chelsea also boasts two contenders: Estevao Willian and Jorrel Hato. Meanwhile, Manchester City's summer signing Ayyoub Bouaddi rounds out the Premier League's presence on the list.

Prominent players from other clubs include:

• Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) is the favorite for this year's Ballon d'Or but is ineligible for the Golden Boy award as a past winner.
• Pau Cubarsí (Barcelona), recognized as the best young player at this summer's World Cup, is a strong contender.
• Barcelona leads the shortlist with three players: Marc Bernal, Xavi Espart, and Cubarsí.
• Real Madrid contributes with Yan Diomande and Endrick.
• Other notable players include Warren Zaire-Emery from Paris Saint-Germain and Lennart Karl from Bayern Munich.

The complete list of finalists includes:

• Kerim Alajbegović (Juventus)
• Myles Lewis-Skelly (Arsenal)
• Joane Gadou (Borussia Dortmund)
• And many more from top European clubs.

The Golden Boy award continues to spotlight the next generation of footballing talent, following in the footsteps of illustrious past winners such as Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé.