After Paris Saint-Germain was removed from the list, I led England to victory!

Yan Yuan had just finished his recovery training at the Kearney training base and returned to his villa.

After returning home, he casually tossed his wet training bag into the entryway, walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window in the living room, and looked out at the large courtyard.

The brief UEFA Nations League campaign has come to an end, and the battle for the league and the Champions League is about to begin again.

He picked up the tablet computer on the table and, as usual, started browsing sports news.

As he swiped his finger across the screen, several bold headlines instantly caught his eye:

The 30-man shortlist for the Ballon d'Or has been announced! Yan Yuan is among the nominees! He joins Messi, Ronaldo, and Modric!

A historic moment! 18-year-old prodigy Yan Yuan is nominated for his first Golden Globe Award!

The Golden Boy award nominees have been announced: Yan Yuan leads the pack, with Mbappe close behind!

Yan Yuan's heart raced slightly, and his fingertips paused on the screen for a moment.

He clicked on the first news article.

The 30-man shortlist for the Ballon d'Or is like a glittering book of honors, listing the most outstanding names in today's football world:

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Luca Modric, Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, Neymar… His name, “Yan Yuan,” is prominently listed, positioned near the middle of the list.

The accompanying photo in this news article is a compilation of his highlights from last season's dominance at Hoffenheim and his Bundesliga title win.

The domestic comment section has already exploded, with a mix of exclamations, praise, doubts, and anticipation.

Many Chinese netizens started discussing Yan Yuan's latest training video on Douyin.

"Yan Shen is amazing. He was nominated for the Ballon d'Or at 18. Is there any hope that he can win the Ballon d'Or at 18?"

"Yan Shen is indeed amazing, but based on reasonable speculation, it's unlikely. The Huocun platform isn't good enough, and Yan Shen hasn't won a major championship yet."

"That's right, the Hoffenheim platform is still a bit weak, and Yan Shen only just arrived in the Premier League this season, he needs to at least make a name for himself this season..."

"Compared to Messi, Ronaldo, and Modric, he's definitely still a bit lacking. The Ballon d'Or isn't just about goals; it's also about influence."

"Just making the list is a huge honor; he's only 18 years old, and his future is incredibly bright!"

……

Yan Yuan calmly browsed the comments, his face showing little emotion.

He clicked on the second in-depth report analyzing the Golden Globe Awards.

The article provides a detailed analysis of the unique background of this year's Golden Globe Awards selection.

This year is the World Cup year.

The World Cup has too much influence.

The article points out that the World Cup, as the highest level of football, has a near-decisive influence on the Ballon d'Or winner.

This summer, Modric led Croatia to a historic final appearance. Although they ultimately finished as runners-up, his role as the core leader, his masterful midfield control, and his tenacious spirit earned him immense prestige.

Although Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's performances for their respective national teams have been less than satisfactory (Portugal were eliminated in the round of 16, and Argentina in the quarterfinals), their dominant club performances (Ronaldo's three consecutive Champions League titles, and Messi's La Liga and Copa del Rey titles) still make them top contenders.

Mbappé, with his status as a core member of the World Cup-winning team and his outstanding performance, has become the most powerful contender among the new generation.

The report also mentioned Yan Yuan.

"Yan Yuan's nomination is undoubtedly the biggest surprise. At the age of 18, being shortlisted for the Golden Globe Award for the first time is a remarkable achievement in itself."

His performance in the Bundesliga and Champions League last season was phenomenal, and after moving to the Premier League this season, he has been in full attacking form, topping the scoring charts in the league, Champions League and UEFA Nations League, demonstrating terrifying adaptability and goal-scoring efficiency.

However, it must be noted that Yan Yuan's disadvantages are also obvious: firstly, the weight of the World Cup year.

His England team only won third place in the World Cup. Although he scored a goal, his overall performance was not enough to turn the tide.

Secondly, the platform and the honors.

Last season, his team Hoffenheim reached the Champions League semi-finals but ultimately lost to Real Madrid, and only won the Bundesliga title.

Although Arsenal had a stunning start to the season, with the season not yet halfway through, whether they can ultimately win the title remains to be seen.

Furthermore, Yan Yuan is still missing a major championship.

Therefore, all things considered, Yan Yuan's chances of winning this year's Ballon d'Or are relatively low, but his nomination has already heralded the rise of a new generation of superstars. In the coming years, he will definitely be one of the strongest contenders for this award.

Putting down the tablet, Yan Yuan couldn't help but ponder.

The report's analysis was objective, even somewhat harsh, but it coincided with his own judgment.

Golden Globe Awards?

He never dared to hope that he could get his hands on it this year.

At 18, being shortlisted for the first time and being ranked alongside legendary names like Messi, Ronaldo, and Modric is already a tremendous affirmation and honor.

The disappointments of the World Cup and the limitations of the platform are objective facts.

The path to the highest individual honors in football requires sustained peak performances, more important championship trophies, and decisive contributions in major national team tournaments.

In Yan's view, this year's Ballon d'Or will most likely be awarded to Modric (the core of the World Cup runner-up and the core of the Champions League midfield), Ronaldo (the core of the three-time Champions League winner), and Messi.

For him, being able to enter the top five or even the top ten would already be a huge success.

Next, Yan Yuan clicked on the second news item, which was about the Golden Boy Award.

The Golden Boy award has a 20-man shortlist: Yan Yuan leads the pack, with rising stars like Mbappe, De Ligt, and Upamecano also included!

The Golden Boy award is presented by the Italian newspaper Tuttosport and aims to recognize the best European player under the age of 21 in a given year.

This year's shortlist is equally star-studded:

1. Yan Yuan - Arsenal/England

2. Kylian Mbappé - Paris Saint-Germain/France

3. Matthijs de Ligt - Ajax / Netherlands

4. Dayot Upamecano - RB Leipzig / France

5. Eder Militao - Porto/Brazil

6. Diogo Dalot - Manchester United/Portugal

7. Justin Kluivert - Rome/Netherlands

8. Kai Havertz - Bayer Leverkusen / Germany

9. Vinicius Junior - Real Madrid/Brazil

10. Trent Alexander-Arnold - Liverpool/England...

The report analyzed.

"...Without a doubt, the biggest favorites for this year's Golden Boy award are Yan Yuan and Mbappe."

Mbappe won the award last year, and this year, thanks to his status as a key member of the World Cup-winning team, the Ligue 1 champion, and his consistently outstanding individual performance (goals and assists), he is still eligible for the nomination, even though he may not win the Golden Boy award for the second time.

However, Yan Yuan's momentum is even more ferocious! He has already proven his terrifying goal-scoring ability in the Bundesliga, Champions League and World Cup last season.

After moving to the Premier League this season, he seamlessly transitioned into the top flight, leading the scoring charts in the Premier League, Champions League, and UEFA Nations League with astonishing efficiency! His versatility, enormous commercial value, and influence make him the strongest contender for this year's Golden Boy award.

De Ligt (Ajax's rising defensive star), Upamecano (RB Leipzig's defensive cornerstone), Militao (Porto's promising young defender) and others have also performed well in their respective positions, but compared with the first two, they still lag behind in terms of statistics, influence and buzz.

The winner of the Golden Boy award will likely depend on Yan Yuan and the other players' performances over the next two months.

Upon seeing this, Yan Yuan finally managed a smile.

Golden Boy Award.

He is determined to win this award, which represents the future stars of European football.

Mbappe is very strong, and his World Cup title shines brightly, but Yan Yuan believes that his continued explosiveness and all-around performance so far this season are enough to impress the judges.

His seamless integration into the Premier League and his dominant statistics, in particular, are a major plus.

While players like De Ligt are undoubtedly excellent, as the report states, defenders are naturally at a disadvantage compared to the statistics and influence of forwards.

"Golden Boy Award," Yan Yuan said softly, his eyes blazing with fighting spirit.

He certainly longed for this award.

This is not only an affirmation of his efforts over the past year, but also a great deal of points to be earned.

I thought of points.

Yan Yuan put down the tablet and summoned the system in his mind.

He hasn't been paying attention to the league standings for a while since he started playing in the Premier League.

The system interface clearly displays his various attributes, skill tree, and most importantly, the points bar.

Current points: 99480

Only 520 points away from 100,000 points!

Holy crap!!!

Yan Yuan's heart skipped a beat, and an overwhelming surge of excitement coursed through his body, causing him to shout out involuntarily.

"Only 500 points left??!?!"

He stared intently at the number, his breathing becoming rapid.

100,000 points!

He's finally saved enough!

He set this goal on the very first day he unlocked the system's skill shop.

One hundred thousand points can be exchanged for the top-tier skill he's been dreaming of in the system shop: [Steel Body on the Green Field]!

Yan Yuan had read the description of this skill countless times; he almost knew it by heart.

He really thought about it day and night, but the system didn't have a loan function.

Otherwise, he would definitely take out a loan to acquire this skill.

As an attacker known for his speed, technique, and shooting.

He is also a Premier League player.

Yan Yuan's biggest potential threat is injuries.

The intensity of the Premier League is world-renowned. The opponents' fierce tackles and the physical exhaustion from the dense schedule are all like a Damocles' sword hanging over our heads.

He occasionally uses his points to create a recovery plan for himself, or buys an injury reduction card before a big competition.

With the [Steel Body on the Green Field], his body will undergo a qualitative leap.

His stronger physical strength allows him to gain a foothold in the physical jungle of the Premier League.

Most importantly, he will no longer face any injury risks on the football field.

"520 points..." Yan Yuan murmured to himself, his eyes burning.

According to the system's points acquisition rules.

This score, if you diligently complete two days of high-quality training sessions (including tactical drills, physical training, group scrimmage, etc.), you can earn approximately 400 points.

Winning a Premier League match earns you points.

this means.

If he gives his all in training over the next two days and then performs normally in the league match against Leicester City at the weekend and helps the team win, the 520 points will be his for the taking!

It might even be decided in just one match!

He could almost see the skill icon, flashing red, beckoning to him.

(After the next match, Yan Yuan will gain an iron body. Guess how old Yan Yuan will be when he retires.)