When the Golden Boy 2025 shortlist dropped courtesy of Italian outlet Tuttosport, football fans did a double take. Missing from the list was none other than Lamine Yamal, FC Barcelona’s 17-year-old sensation who lit up Europe last season. The teenager guided Barcelona to a league and cup double, dazzled for Spain, and even finished second to Ousmane Dembele at the Ballon d'Or. And yet, his name was nowhere to be found among this year’s top 25 young stars.
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