Cubarsí to receive Golden Boy on December 14

Barcelona defender Cubarsí will receive the Golden Boy award on December 14 in Turin, recognising his standout performances at the U21 Euros.

Pau Cubarsí will collect the Golden Boy award at a ceremony in Turin on December 14, presented by Tuttosport. The Barcelona centre-back was among the candidates for the Ballon d'Or 2026 but chose to skip the London gala to rest after playing El Clásico with a fever, knowing his teammate Lamine Yamal was the favourite.

Cubarsí's Golden Boy honour recognises his exceptional form at the U21 Euros, where Spain won the tournament and he was named the competition's best young player. He started all eight matches for the champions. The award makes him the fifth Barcelona player to win the Golden Boy, following Lionel Messi, Pedri, Gavi and Lamine Yamal.