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Arsenal star in contention for Golden Boy 2026 award

Myles Lewis-Skelly is among the leading Premier League youngsters nominated for the 2026 Golden Boy award, after reclaiming his place in the Arsenal and England teams. During the second half of last season, and particularly towards the closing weeks of…

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 11:00 AM
Arsenal star in contention for Golden Boy 2026 award
Key Things to Know
  • Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly has been named among 25 nominees for the 2026 Golden Boy award.
  • Lewis-Skelly successfully transitioned from left-back to central midfield for Arsenal and earned an England call-up.
  • Eight Premier League players are included on the 25-man shortlist for European football's top under-21 honor.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arsenal midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly has been shortlisted among the 25 nominees for the 2026 Golden Boy award. The nomination follows his transition from left-back to midfield, which helped him secure regular playing time for Arsenal and earn a call-up to the England senior squad.

Lewis-Skelly is one of eight Premier League players nominated for the under-21 honor. Other nominees from the league include Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi and Rayan, Brighton's Luka Vuskovic and Charalampos Kostoulas, Chelsea's Estevao Willian and Jorrel Hato, and Manchester City's Ayyoub Bouaddi.

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