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Pau Cubarsi leads 25 Golden Boy finalists as Barcelona star stands out as clear favorite

Golden Boy revealed its 25 finalists, but Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi stands out as the undisputed favorite to win the award.

By Parag J Kalita · Everything Barca

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi has been named on the 25-player shortlist for the 2026 Golden Boy award.
Everything Barca regards the 19-year-old center-back as the undisputed favorite to claim the honor.
Cubarsi helped Spain win the World Cup, where he claimed the Young Player of the tournament award.

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Tuttosport has revealed the 25-player shortlist for the 2026 Golden Boy award, with Barcelona center-back Pau Cubarsi named among the contenders. Everything Barca argues that the 19-year-old defender is the clear favorite to win the prestigious European honor following a stellar rise through La Masia into essential roles for club and country.

Cubarsi previously secured the Young Player of the tournament award during Spain's World Cup victory and played a pivotal role in Barcelona's title campaign. If chosen, Cubarsi would follow recent Barcelona winners Pedri, Gavi, and Lamine Yamal in claiming the under-21 trophy awarded in Turin.

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