Nominees for the 2026 Young Artist Award have become known.

Ten candidates for the title from the organizers of France Football:.

- Kerim Alaybegovic (RB Salzburg/Juventus);

- Ayoub Bouaddi (Lille/Manchester City);

- Yan Diomande (RB Leipzig/Real Madrid);

- Pau Kubarsi (Barcelona);

- Lennart Karl (Bavaria);

- Eli Junior Krupi (Bournemouth);

- Lamin Yamal (Barcelona);

- Ibrahim Maza (Bayer);

- Johann Manzambi (Freiburg/Aston Villa);

- Warren Zaire-Emeri (PSG).

The winning nomination will be announced at the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony, and the nominees will also be announced. The ceremony will take place in London, June 26th.

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