FIFA World Cup has contained the exploits of young players who, over the period, went on to become famous. Hence, it is great to honor youngsters and celebrate their achievements. These youngsters are those who bear the burden of the game on their shoulders until they stop playing the game.

It is not easy for every youngster to do this and become successful, like Lionel Messi Cristiano Ronaldo. Maney Players sacrifice their profession because they lose their charm, shape, or fitness. Moreover, FIFA also gives the players Golden Ball and Golden Boot Awards for their outstanding performances.

The Best Young Player Award was launched in 1958. The youngest players that win this title are Pele, Michael Owen, and Kylian Mbappe. We have created a list of those players who win this award from 1958 to 2022.

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FIFA World Cup Best Young Player Award Winners

Year	Player	Age	Team
1958	Pele	17	Brazil
1962	Florian Albert	20	Hungary
1966	Franz Beckenbauer	20	Germany
1970	Teofillo Cubillas	20	Peru
1974	Wladyslaw Zmuda	20	Poland
1978	Antonio Cabrini	20	Italy
1982	Manuel Amoros	21	France
1986	Enzo Schifo	20	Belgium
1990	Robert Prosinecki	21	Croatia
1994	Marc Overmars	20	Netherlands
1998	Michael Owen	18	England
2002	Landon Donovan	20	USA
2006	Lukas Podolski	21	Germany
2010	Thomas Muller	20	Germany
2014	Paul Pogba	21	France
2018	Kylian Mbappe	19	France
2022	Enzo Fernandez	21	Argentina