3 Real Madrid player miraculously make the 2026 Golden Boy nominees

Real Madrid players Yan Diomande, Endrick, and Franco Mastantuono have been nominated for Tuttosport's 2026 Golden Boy award. Diomande and Endrick were named among the final 25 contenders, while Mastantuono, currently on loan at Fiorentina, earned a spot as a wild card nominee.

The nominations reflect performances from the previous season. Diomande joined Madrid for €125 million following a strong campaign at RB Leipzig, while Endrick excelled during a six-month loan spell at Lyon. Maximus Polek notes that Barcelona's Pau Cubarsi remains the strong favorite to win the award.