Greek football talents nominated for the 2026 Golden Boy award

Greek footballers Konstantinos Karetsas and Babis Kostoulas have been officially nominated for the 2026 Golden Boy award, an annual accolade presented by the Italian newspaper Tuttosport to honor the most promising young talents in global football. Konstantinos Karetsas has secured a place in the top 20 candidates, while Babis Kostoulas received a wild card entry to the prestigious list.

The nominees are joined by other prominent young players such as Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Yan Diomande, and Warren Zaire-Emery. This recognition follows a successful year for Greek football, as the 2025 Golden Boy award was previously won by Christos Mouzakitis, further emphasizing the rising profile of Greek talent on the international stage.

Fans now have the opportunity to participate in the selection process by voting for their preferred candidates on the official Tuttosport website. The final results will be determined following the conclusion of this public voting period, which highlights the significant growth and competitive potential of young athletes within the European football system.