FORMER GOLDEN BOY WINNERS



LIONEL MESSI - 2005





The third winner of the award, the Barcelona attacker was already making waves eight years ago. Although he was not yet the finished product, his raw talent was obvious for all to see.

ANDERSON - 2008





The best example of a Golden Boy winner who has not lived up to his hype. Tuttosport, who established the award, suggested that the Manchester United midfielder could be "the heir to Roy Keane".

MARIO BALOTELLI - 2010





Balotelli won the award while at Manchester City but he failed to shine consistently and since joined AC Milan, where he has shown more regular glimpses of his ability.

MARIO GOTZE - 2011

