Arsenal youngster makes Golden Boy 2026 shortlist

Arsenal youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly has been named on the 25-player shortlist for the 2026 Golden Boy award. The prestigious award recognizes the best under-21 men's footballer playing in Europe. Lewis-Skelly is one of eight Premier League players nominated, joining contenders from Manchester City, Chelsea, Brighton, and Bournemouth.

If he wins, Lewis-Skelly will become the first Arsenal player to claim the honor since Cesc Fabregas in 2006. Other notable names on the list include Barcelona's Pau Cubarsí, Real Madrid's Endrick, and Chelsea's Estêvão.