Kylian Mbappe remains in the running to become the first player to win the Golden Boy twice.
The Paris Saint-Germain striker, who fired France to World Cup glory, lifted the award that recognises the outstanding player in Europe under the age of 21 last year.
And Mbappe leads the contenders once more after Italian publication Tuttosport cut the shortlist to a final 20 on Thursday.
Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, Everton midfielder Tom Davies, Diogo Dalot of Manchester United and Manchester City playmaker Phil Foden are the Premier League nominees.
Serie A contenders include AC Milan striker Patrick Cutrone and Justin Kluivert - son of Dutch great Patrick, who plays for Roma.