Established in 1949, the Torneo di Viareggio is considered one of the most important youth football tournaments in the world.

[1] It coincides with the Carnival of Viareggio, starting on the third Monday of Carneval.

The tournament runs for a fortnight, and finishes on the last Monday of Carnival.

Since 2009, the Torneo di Viareggio Golden Boy award is given to the best talent in the tournament (including goalkeepers).

The player who collects the most votes by a jury composed of sports journalists accompanying the event is the winner.