Golden Boy Award 2026: Top 10 favourites ranked

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Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsí has emerged as the leading contender for the 2026 European Golden Boy award, according to the latest August ranking powered by Transfermarkt and published by Tuttosport.

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Cubarsí tops the list with a rating of 81.206, ahead of Barcelona teammate Lamine Yamal, who has a score of 80.583.

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The ranking recognises some of Europe’s most promising young footballers and features several players who have made major breakthroughs at their respective clubs.

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Here are the top 10 players in the August 2026 European Golden Boy ranking:

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1. Pau Cubarsí – Barcelona

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Cubarsí leads the ranking with a rating of 81.206. The Barcelona defender has continued to establish himself as one of Europe’s most highly rated young talents.

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2. Lamine Yamal – Barcelona

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Yamal follows closely behind his Barcelona teammate with 80.583. The winger remains one of the most prominent young players in world football.

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3. Yan Diomande – Real Madrid

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Real Madrid forward Yan Diomande occupies third place with a rating of 75.342. His strong performances have placed him among the leading contenders for the prestigious award.

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4. Warren Zaïre-Emery – PSG

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Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Warren Zaïre-Emery is fourth on the list with 74.041. The French youngster continues to feature prominently among Europe’s top emerging talents.

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5. Ayyoub Bouaddi – Lille

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Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi takes fifth place with 66.753.

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6. Vasco Sousa – Porto

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Porto youngster Vasco Sousa ranks sixth, recording a rating of 61.469.

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7. Rayan Vitor – Bournemouth

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Bournemouth forward Rayan Vitor is seventh with 61.135, maintaining his place among the leading young players in the ranking.

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8. Endrick – Real Madrid

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Real Madrid forward Endrick occupies eighth position with a rating of 60.933. The Brazilian remains one of the most closely watched young talents in European football.

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9. Justin Kroupi – Bournemouth

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Bournemouth’s Justin Kroupi is ninth with 60.530, completing a strong showing for the Premier League club.

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10. Willian Estêvão – Chelsea

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Chelsea winger Willian Estêvão rounds off the top 10 with a rating of 60.446.

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