The film follows (played by Denis Murić), a young, exceptionally talented football player with a "problematic temperament". Despite reaching the top of world football at a very young age, his self-destructive behavior and off-field antics cause him to lose it all.
Zlatni decko. ... This is the story of a young, talented football player with a problematic temperament, who already in his youth, Golden Boy (2022) directed by Ognjen Janković - Letterboxd
Upon returning to Belgrade, his manager fails to secure him a new club due to his toxic reputation. Denis's rights are eventually traded to settlement debts with usurers , who attempt to "tame" him through the help of Maki (Igor Benčina), a tough ex-con who becomes Denis's bodyguard and unexpected mentor. Key Highlights
Critics have widely praised the acting, particularly the "fantastic" performance of Igor Benčina as Maki and the chemistry between the leads.