The Best Young Player award usually requires age 23 or under at tournament start. Minutes in knockout games and narrative momentum often move prices more than group-stage cameos.
Minutes, age rules, and breakout profiles
The Best Young Player award typically requires players to be 23 or under at a cut-off date—books may mirror FIFA or use their own age rule. Minutes in knockout rounds weigh heavily; a group-stage star who rides the bench in the quarter-finals often drifts in award markets.
The table pulls every U23 player in the current squad feed (top 40 by age). Confirm birthdates and roles on national team pages before you bet pre-tournament longshots.
Correlate with top scorer only when the same athlete is both a finisher and eligible—many young breakout profiles are creators, not Golden Boot favourites.
Best young player (U23) candidates
Players aged 23 or under in the current squad feed (top 40 by age). Books may use a different eligibility cut-off—check rules.
| Player | Age | Pos | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| G. Mora | 17 | Midfielder | Mexico |
| H. Abdelkarim | 17 | Attacker | Egypt |
| H. Sochurek | 17 | Midfielder | Czech Republic |
| I. Mbaye | 17 | Attacker | Senegal |
| L. Karl | 17 | Midfielder | Germany |
| M. Aiyenero | 17 | Attacker | Canada |
| A. Bouaddi | 18 | Midfielder | Morocco |
| B. Karimov | 18 | Defender | Uzbekistan |
| Bara Ndiaye | 18 | Midfielder | Senegal |
| D. Antwi | 18 | Defender | Ghana |
| K. Páez | 18 | Midfielder | Ecuador |
| Kerim-Sam Alajbegović | 18 | Midfielder | Bosnia & Herzegovina |
| L. Herrington | 18 | Defender | Australia |
| L. Vušković | 18 | Defender | Croatia |
| Lamine Yamal | 18 | Attacker | Spain |
| P. Amoako | 18 | Attacker | Ghana |
| Pau Cubarsí Paredes | 18 | Defender | Spain |
| R. Elloumi | 18 | Attacker | Tunisia |
| T. Fletcher | 18 | Midfielder | Scotland |
| A. Razzaghinia | 19 | Midfielder | Iran |
| B. Touré | 19 | Midfielder | Ivory Coast |
| C. Inao Oulaï | 19 | Midfielder | Ivory Coast |
| Caleb Marfo Yirenkyi | 19 | Midfielder | Ghana |
| David Oduro | 19 | Defender | Ghana |
| Endrick | 19 | Attacker | Brazil |
| Findlay Curtis | 19 | Midfielder | Scotland |
| J. Afriyie | 19 | Attacker | Ghana |
| J. Hato | 19 | Defender | Netherlands |
| L. Bergvall | 19 | Midfielder | Sweden |
| N. Irankunda | 19 | Attacker | Australia |
| N. Äelik | 19 | Defender | Bosnia & Herzegovina |
| O. Al Fakhouri | 19 | Attacker | Jordan |
| Rayan | 19 | Attacker | Brazil |
| Rayyan Al Ali | 19 | Attacker | Qatar |
| S. Mohan | 19 | Goalkeeper | Ghana |
| Tahsin Jamshid | 19 | Attacker | Qatar |
| W. Zaïre-Emery | 19 | Midfielder | France |
| Y. Diomande | 19 | Attacker | Ivory Coast |
| A. Al Oui | 20 | Defender | Qatar |
| A. Amaimouni | 20 | Attacker | Morocco |
How to bet this market
Minutes matter: books often settle on FIFA’s official award. Track U23 starters, not just breakout subs.
FAQ
Who qualifies for young player betting?
Most awards use age 23 or under at a defined date. Books may mirror FIFA or set their own cut-off—check rules.
Why do minutes matter more than flash goals?
Award panels favour players who start knockouts. A sub who scores twice in groups may still lose to a steady starter.
How is the U23 table built?
From squad ages in the teams API feed, showing the youngest 40 players. Verify on each team page before betting.
Can a young player also be a top scorer bet?
Yes if they are a regular finisher. Correlated exposure increases variance—stake both positions smaller.
Is this the same as best player award?
No. Best player is open age; young player is restricted. Markets and prices differ. Odds vary by sportsbook and region. This page is a guide—not financial advice. Confirm settlement on your bet slip.
