Barcelona has recently seen outstanding success in the European Golden Boy competition. The prize was given to Pedri in 2021 and to Gavi in 2022.

Given that voting is presently taking place for the 2023 European Golden Boy, they could complete a hat trick this year. Alejandro Balde is competing for the prize, and Gavi, who was once again nominated, may win twice. Lamine Yamal, 16, is another candidate.

Balde is currently one of the favorites to win the prize, according to MD. Last year, the 19-year-old replaced the legendary Jordi Alba, who had held the position since signing from Valencia in 2012, as Barcelona’s first-choice left-back.

Jude Bellingham, an adversary in the El Clasico who has had a fantastic start to his Real Madrid career, will present stiff opposition for Balde. When voting is over, the two are anticipated to place in the top three, while it is still unclear who will take first place.

Barcelona would have four Golden Boy winners on their roster (Pedri, Gavi, Balde, and Joao Felix, who won the honor in 2019) if Balde were to win. It demonstrates the caliber of the young athletes at head coach Xavi Hernandez’s disposal.