Soccer-Barcelona teenager Cubarsi wins Golden Boy award

Soccer Football - Spain's Pau Cubarsi Interview - Las Rozas Training Center, Las Rozas, Madrid, Spain - October 1, 2026 Spain's Pau Cubarsi poses for photos during an exclusive interview for Reuters REUTERS/Susana Vera

BARCELONA, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Barcelona ⁠teenager Pau Cubarsi capped a highly successful year for club ⁠and country by winning the Golden Boy award two months ‌shy of his 20th birthday.

Cubarsi was instrumental in Spain's World Cup triumph, picking up the FIFA Young Player of the Tournament award. He anchored the Barcelona defence ​as they won a second consecutive LaLiga ⁠title.