BARCELONA 18-year-old midfielder, Pedri, has been crowned 2021 Golden boy award winner for the best under-21 player in Europe.
"The Golden Boy" is an award that is given by sports journalists to a young footballer playing in Europe, perceived to have been the most impressive during a calendar year, under the age of 21, and who plays in a European nation's top tier.
Pedri, who becomes the 19th winner of the award, made 73 appearances for his club and country last season, including the Euro 2020, and the Olympics with Spain.
Borrusia Dortmund player Jude Bellingham came in second with a point tally of 119 as opposed to Pedri's tally of 318.
Notable past winners of this award include Wayne Rooney(2004), Lionel Messi(2005), Paul Pogba(2013), Kylan Mbappe (2017), Erling Haaland (2020).
