Bayern’s Karl and Leverkusen’s Maza join Yamal on 2026 Ballon d’Or Young Talent shortlist | OneFootball

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Bayern’s Karl and Leverkusen’s Maza join Yamal on 2026 Ballon d’Or Young Talent shortlist

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Two Bundesliga players have been shortlisted for the 2026 Ballon d’Or Men’s Young Talent of the Year award.

According to BuLi News, the nominees have been confirmed.

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The shortlist features Lennart Karl (Bayern Munich), Ibrahim Maza (Bayer Leverkusen), Kerim Alajbegović (Juventus) and Ayyoub Bouaddi (Manchester City).

It also includes Pau Cubarsí (FC Barcelona), Real Madrid winger Yan Diomandé, formerly of RB Leipzig, and Éli Junior Kroupi (Bournemouth).

Rounding out the nominees are Lamine Yamal (FC Barcelona), Johan Manzambi (Aston Villa) and Warren Zaïre-Emery (PSG).

Source: BuLi News

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