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Detailed explanation-1: -Barcelona and Spain star Pedri has won the prestigious Golden Boy award for 2021, which is given to the top player in Europe under the age of 21.

Detailed explanation-2: -Update: Erling Haaland has been announced as the winner of the 2020 Golden Boy award. Nike’s dominance of the young players is further demonstrated by the Top 10 of the 2020 Golden Boy, of which 9 from 10 are sponsored by the Swoosh (all except Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka - New Balance).

Detailed explanation-3: -Barcelona’s Gavi has won the 2022 Golden Boy award. It caps a memorable week for the 18-year-old midfielder, who was also handed the 2022 Kopa Trophy for the best under-21 player at the Ballon d’Or ceremony on Monday.