Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi has been named the winner of the 2026 Golden Boy Award after a stellar year for club and country. The 19-year-old center-back won his second La Liga title with the Catalans last season and then went…
Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi has won the 2026 Golden Boy Award, which honors Europe's top Under-21 player. The 19-year-old center-back secured the prestigious prize after winning his second La Liga title with Barcelona and lifting the World Cup with Spain.
Cubarsi finished ahead of a shortlist that included Barcelona teammates Xavi Espart and Marc Bernal, as well as Ayyoub Bouaddi, Lennart Karl, Junior Kroupi, and Yan Diomande. His victory follows previous Golden Boy triumphs by Barcelona teammates Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and Gavi.
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