Pau Cubarsi Claims 2026 Golden Boy Trophy in Italy
FC Barcelona center-back Pau Cubarsí secured the 2026 Golden Boy award on November 10, 2026, at the Mapei Football Center in Italy. Voted on by a panel of 50 sports journalists across Europe, the Spanish defender became the first backline player to claim the honor since Matthijs de Ligt in 2018.
Tuttosport Jury Recognizes Breakthrough Under-21 Talent
The Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport established the accolade in 2003 to honor the standout Under-21 player in European football. Cubarsí joins a historical list of previous winners that includes Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Jude Bellingham.
Arsenal
clubThe announcement reinforces the sporting value of Barcelona’s defensive core during the active European club season. Additional category winners announced alongside Cubarsí include Manchester City forward Erling Haaland as Golden Player and Arsenal executive Andrea Berta as Best Executive.
Tuttosport officially confirmed the winners during today’s presentations in Italy.
