BREAKING: Barcelona star Cubarsi wins 2026 Golden Boy award

Spain international Pau Cubarsi has been named the winner of the 2026 Golden Boy award

BREAKING: Barcelona star Cubarsi wins 2026 Golden Boy award

Barcelona centre-half Pau Cubarsi has won the 2026 Golden Boy award.

The 19-year-old has enjoyed an outstanding year for club and country after helping Barca win La Liga and then playing a key role as Spain clinched the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The trophy is handed out to the best Under-21 player at a European club. Cubarsi is the fifth player from Barca to win it, following in the footsteps of Lionel Messi (2005), Pedri (2021), Gavi (2022) and Lamine Yamal (2024).

Yamal was not considered this year as previous winners are exempt.

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