Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has won Tuttosport newspaper's Golden Boy award.
Balotelli finished ahead of Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere for the Turin sports newspaper's award, and reckons he was a deserving winner.
"I am delighted to receive this award," said Balotelli to Tuttosport.
"Who should have won this award but me? Two years ago I finished sixth and a year ago fourth. It was finally my turn.