Arda Güler, a 18-year-old Turkish national footballer who plays for Real Madrid, has been nominated for the Golden Boy award, which is given to the best young player under the age of 21 in Europe.

Güler is one of 25 players on the shortlist for the award, which is organized by the Italian sports newspaper Tuttusport.

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Other notable players on the shortlist include Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich), and Xavi Simons (PSV Eindhoven).

The winner of the Golden Boy award will be announced in November 2023.

Güler is one of the most talented young players in Europe, and his nomination for the Golden Boy award is a testament to his ability.

He was a regular for Fenerbahce and the Turkish national team before joining Real. He has yet to play for his new club due to injury but is expected to make his debut soon as he has recovered.

The full 25 man shortlist is as follows:

Jude Bellingham, Jamal Musiala, Xavi Simons, Antonio Silva, Alejandro Balde, Florian Wirtz, Benjamin Sesko, Giorgio Scalvini, Rasmus Hojlund, Levi Colwill, Johan Bakayoko, Milos Kerkez, Arthur Vermeeren, Evan Ferguson, Lucas Gourna-Douath, Warren Zaire-Emery, Ousmane Diomande, Arnau Martinez, Mathys Tel, Andy Diouf, Arda Güler, Bilal El Khannouss, Martin Baturina, Joao Neves, Lamine Yamal.