Barcelona midfielder, Gavi, has been named the 2022 Golden Boy award winner on Friday.
This comes just days after clinching the Kopa Trophy as Europe’s best young player.
The honour, presented by Italian newspaper Tuttosport, is given to the best player aged 21 and under that is based in Europe.
Spain international Gavi beat competition from some of Europe’s most promising youngsters to land the award, including England and Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga and Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala.
“I want to thank Tuttosport,” Gavi said in a video message. “I want to thank my family, who are there in the good and bad times.
“I want to thank Barca, my teammates as without them this wouldn’t be possible. It’s an honour for me to get this award that any young player desires.”
Gavi succeeds Barca teammate Pedri, who was last year’s winner. On Monday, the 18-year-old also received the Kopa Trophy at the Ballon d’Or ceremony.
Gavi broke into Barca’s first-team in July 2021. He made 47 appearances, scoring two goals for the Catalan club in all competitions last season.
