Barcelona star Pau Cubarsi wins 2026 Golden Boy Award

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 10: Pau Cubarsi of FC Barcelona celebrates after defeating Real Madrid CF, and winning the LaLiga title, after the LaLiga EA Sports match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Spotify Camp Nou on May 10, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images) | Ge

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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 on to lift the World Cup with Spain in the USA, Mexico and Canada.

He was shortlisted for the 2026 Golden Boy award along with team-mates Xavi Espart and Marc Bernal and has finished top of the pile.

The award is given to the top Under-21 player in Europe and contained a shortlist packed full of star names once again, with talents such as Ayyoub Bouaddi, Lennart Karl, Junior Kroupi and Yan Diomande all in the running.

Cubarsi was the favorite for the prize and it’s no surprise to see him finish in first place. The award is deserved recognition for the defender and means that he follows in the footsteps of team-mates Lamine Yamal, Pedri and Gavi who have also won the trophy in recent years.

Congratulations, Pau Cubarsi!