Three Barcelona players named in Golden Boy 2026 finalist list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 3:05 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Three players from FC Barcelona have been confirmed as finalists for the 2026 Golden Boy award. Lamine Yamal, Gavi, and Pedri are included among the top 25 under-21 players in Europe, with Yamal being a previous winner. The finalists were announced in Venice, Italy, at the Banca Ifis headquarters, and the voting will be conducted by 50 European journalists. Pau Cubarsi, a Barcelona defender, is currently ranked as the favorite, followed by players from Manchester City and PSG. This awards ceremony will take place in Turin later this year.
- •Barcelona's Gavi and Pedri join Lamine Yamal as finalists.
- •Pau Cubarsi is ranked as the favorite to win.
- •Winners will be decided by a vote of 50 journalists.
- •Awards ceremony set for later this year in Turin.
- •Marc Bernal and Xavi Espart also make the finalist list.
- 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — Confirmed: Three Barcelona stars feature in 2026 Golden Boy 25 finalists
"The moment the Golden Boy 2026 winner is announced is getting closer. Organised by Tuttosport, the award recognises the best under-21 player in Europe’s leagues. Last season’s prize went to PSG fo...
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