U20 Footballer of the Year
| Eirgrid Under-20 Footballer of the Year | |
|---|---|
| Country | Ireland | 
| Presented by | Gaelic Athletic Association | 
| First award | 2006 | 
| Current holder | Shea O'Hare | 
The EirGrid U20 Footballer of the year, (previously known as the Cadbury's Hero of the Future) is a Gaelic football award given to the top performing under-20 (formerly under-21) player in the Provincial and All-Ireland Championship each year. The award was first awarded in 2006.