The Ajax defender claimed the annual award for the best youngster in European football, beating off some stiff competition in the process
Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt was named the winner of Tuttosport's annual Golden Boy award for the best young player in European football on Monday.
Goal counts down the top 20 players, with the final list throwing up plenty of surprises…
Getty20Jonathan Ikone
Age: 20
Position: Forward
Club: Lille
AdvertisementGetty19Kelvin Amian
Age: 20
Position: Defender
Club: Toulouse
Getty Images18Odsonne Edouard
Age: 20
Position: Striker
Club: Celtic
Getty17Josip Brekalo
Age: 20
Position: Winger
Club: Wolfsburg