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Pau Cubarsi retains lead in 2026 Golden Boy rankings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 12:40 PM

Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Pau Cubarsi retains lead in 2026 Golden Boy rankings

Summary

Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi remains the top-ranked candidate in the 2026 Golden Boy award standings, as updated by Tuttosport. The center-back, who was previously named the best young player at the 2026 World Cup, holds the front-runner position early in the season. Barcelona claims four spots in the Top 50, with Lamine Yamal appearing in second place, though he is ineligible to win again after his 2024 victory. Marc Bernal holds the 20th position, while Xavi Espart debuts in the rankings at 50th. Manchester City midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi sits in third place, followed by PSG player Warren Zaire-Emery in fourth and Real Madrid signing Yan Diomande in fifth. If successful, Cubarsi would become the fifth Barcelona player to secure the honor.

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By the Numbers

•Pau Cubarsi remains the top-ranked candidate for the 2026 Golden Boy award.
•Barcelona features four players in the latest Top 50 rankings.
•Xavi Espart enters the Golden Boy Top 50 for the first time.
•Ayyoub Bouaddi moves into third place in the updated standings.
•Lamine Yamal is ineligible to win the award again following his 2024 victory.

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12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Pau Cubarsi still No. 1 as four Barcelona youngsters in 2026 Golden Boy Top 50 rankings

What they're saying

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FC Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi remains the leading candidate for the Golden Boy 2026, the award presented by Italian newspaper Tuttosport to the best under-21 player in European football.In the lat...
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