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Cubarsi wins 'Golden Boy' award

Published : Monday, 9 November, 2026 at 11:27 PM

Observer Online Report

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Barcelona's 19-year-old defender Pau Cubarsi has won the 2026 Golden Boy award, recognising Europe's best under-21 footballer, following an impressive season for club and country.

Cubarsi helped Barcelona win the La Liga title and Spanish Super Cup before playing a key role in Spain's 2026 FIFA World Cup triumph. He also won the tournament's Best Young Player award.

He becomes the fifth Barcelona player to win the Golden Boy award, joining Lionel Messi, Pedri, Gavi and Lamine Yamal. He is also only the second defender to receive the honour since its introduction in 2003, after Matthijs de Ligt in 2018.

The award, presented by Italian newspaper Tuttosport, will be handed over at a ceremony in Turin on December 14.

-AH

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