Ghanaian midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi has been named among the nominees for the prestigious 2026 Golden Boy Award, earning recognition alongside some of the most exciting young players in world football.
The FC Nordsjaelland star was included in Tuttosport’s annual shortlist, which honours the best-performing player under the age of 21 based on their achievements throughout the season.
Yirenkyi’s nomination represents a major achievement for Ghanaian football and highlights his impressive rise in European football. The talented midfielder has established himself as one of Denmark’s most promising young players through his consistent performances in the Danish Superliga.
He now finds himself competing with a group of elite prospects, including Spanish sensation Lamine Yamal and highly-rated Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, for one of football’s most prestigious individual youth awards.
The shortlist also features several standout young African talents, underlining the continent’s increasing impact on the global football stage.
Yirenkyi’s recognition comes after a remarkable period of development, with his technical ability, maturity and influence in midfield earning praise from fans and scouts across Europe.
The FC Nordsjaelland player will now aim to continue impressing throughout the year as he looks to strengthen his case for the award and further cement his status as one of Ghana’s brightest football prospects.
