Daniel Maldini, 20-year-old attacking midfielder of AC Milan was just shortlisted among the 20 remaining candidates for the Golden Boy Award.
The Italian has made his first debut recently against Spezia and even scored a header. There are high hopes for the son of Paolo Maldini to continue the family's legacy in the red and black shirt.
The following is the list of players nominated for the prestigious award:
Karim Adeyemi
Jude Bellingham
Eduardo Camavinga
Charles De Ketelaere
Gavi
Bryan Gil
Ryan Gravenberch
Mason Greenwood
Jamal Musiala
Nuno Mendes
Pedri
Roberto Piccoli
Yéremi Pino
Gio Reyna
Rodrygo
Bukayo Saka
William Saliba
Jurriën Timber
Florian Wirtz