Among the nominees, in addition to Golovin, included Kilian Mbappé (Paris Saint-Germain), Dimitri Payet (Marseille) and Florent Mollet (Montpellier).
The winner will be determined by voting among readers of the publication.
Last season, completed ahead of schedule due to the coronavirus pandemic after 28 rounds, Golovin scored three goals and gave four assists in 25 matches.
Earlier it was reported that Golovin will not return to France in May.