Top 5 contenders for the 2020 Golden Boy award

Joao Felix is the current holder of the award
Joao Felix is the current holder of the award

#3: Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund)

Jadon Sancho has been linked with Manchester United.
Jadon Sancho has been linked with Manchester United.

Already regarded as one of the best wingers in the world, Jadon Sancho's stock rises on a daily basis.

The England international joined Borussia Dortmund from Manchester City in 2017 for a fee of £8 million but endured a slow first season.

In his second season, however, he came to the fore. A creative, fast and technically strong player, Sancho ripped apart opposition defences with his ability.

Sancho played in a variety of forward positions for Borussia Dortmund last season, which was arguably his best one in Germany. His performances were such that he has been persistently linked with a big-money move to Manchester United.

The 20-year old made 32 Bundesliga appearances in the season gone by, scoring 17 goals and providing 16 assists.


#2: Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich)

Alphonso Davies has been a revelation this season.
Alphonso Davies has been a revelation this season.

Affectionately nicknamed 'Roadrunner' by his Bayern Munich teammate Thomas Muller, Alphonso Davies has been a revelation this season.

Bayern Munich paid Vancouver Whitecaps €10 million for Davies' signature in 2019, and it could very well be one of the best bargains of the decade.

A winger during his time in the MLS, Davies has been converted into a left-back at Bayern Munich, a role where he has shone in.

An extremely fast, strong and attack-minded left-back, the Canada international frequently makes dangerous runs forward.

Due to his strong technical prowess as well as pace, Davies is able to beat almost every opposition defender. The 19-year-old still lacks defensive stability, often relying on his recovery pace to trackback.

In the Bundesliga, he made 30 appearances, scoring three goals and providing five assists.


#1: Erling Haaland (Borussia Dortmund)

Erling Haaland in Borussia Dortmund colours
Erling Haaland in Borussia Dortmund colours

There is no denying that Borussia Dortmund are a treasure trove of young, exciting talents. Erling Braut Haaland is one of their young superstars.

The Norway international enjoyed a stellar campaign with Red Bull Salzburg during the first half of the season before moving to Borussia Dortmund in January for €20 million. The striker turned down Manchester United for a move to Germany.

Haaland has taken to the Bundesliga like fish to water. A fast, strong and mobile forward, the former Molde man has been touted by many as a future Ballon d'Or winner.

The 20-year-old made 15 Bundesliga appearances last season, scoring 13 goals. Overall, for both Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund, Haaland made 40 appearances in all competitions, scoring 44 goals.


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