Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi has been named the winner of the Golden Boy 2026 award after securing 43 first-place votes in the annual poll for the best young player in European football.
The 19-year-old centre-back, who has broken into the first team at Camp Nou this season, topped the voting conducted by a panel of sports journalists across Europe.
Cubarsi's rapid rise has drawn comparisons to former Barcelona greats, and the award underscores his impact in his debut campaign at the highest level.
