Blaugrana talent has been recognised once more on the European stage. The Italian sports newspaper Tuttosport announced on Monday the winners of the Golden Boy awards, with three FC Barcelona names amongst the victors: Pau Cubarsí was named Golden Boy as the continent's best U21 player; Giulia Galli from the Barça Femení B squad picked up the Best Italian Golden Girl prize and Joan Laporta was named Best President. 

A year to remember for Cubarsí

Winner of the overall Golden Boy prize, Pau Cubarsí has had a wonderful 2026 so far, winning La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup with Barça and the World Cup with Spain, where he named young player of the tournament. 

Cubarsí can add his name to a list of previous winners of the prize that include Leo Messi and his current blaugrana team mates Pedri, Gavi and Lamine Yamal. 

More recognition 

Barça Femení B team member Giulia Galli took the Best Italian Golden Girl award, recognising her development at Barça over the last year. Finally, FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta was named as Best President with the awards ceremony set to take place on 14 December in Turin, Italy.