Pau Cubarsi took the main prize, but the Golden Boy Awards 2026 handed out nine trophies, and the other winners tell stories just as good. From Erling Haaland to Jorge Mendes, here is every winner beyond the headline award, with the context that makes each one matter.
Erling Haaland: Golden Player Man
Manchester City’s goal machine collected the Golden Player Man, a special honour from the Board of Legends that sits apart from the main Golden Boy. There is a neat circle here. Haaland won the Golden Boy back in 2020 as a teenage sensation, and now he returns as a fully grown superstar. He also reached 50 goals for Norway in just 46 games, so the numbers back this one up.
Alessia Russo: Golden Player Woman
Arsenal and England forward Alessia Russo won the women’s version of the award. Seeing her name beside Haaland’s on the same stage shows how far the women’s game has come, and how quickly.
Honest Ahanor: Italian Golden Boy
The defender, formerly of Atalanta, was named Italian Golden Boy. He moved to Chelsea and is now on loan at Crystal Palace, so this award lands at a key moment in his career. With a first name like Honest, he was always going to bring straight answers to the pitch.
Felicia Schroder and Giulia Galli: The Golden Girls
Felicia Schroder won the European Golden Girl, the top prize for Europe’s best young female player. The Real Madrid star, who arrived from Hacken, is reportedly only the second Real Madrid player to win it, after Linda Caicedo in 2023.
Giulia Galli took Best Italian Golden Girl, with most reports listing her at Barcelona. Her win adds to a big day for the Catalan club.
Joan Laporta: Best President
Barcelona’s president was named Best President. Whatever the debate around his tenure, the club’s young talent pipeline is hard to argue with. With Cubarsi winning the Golden Boy and Galli honoured as well, Barcelona clearly left Italy with a full trophy cabinet.
Andrea Berta: Best Executive
Arsenal’s Italian chief took Best Executive. Not every award goes to someone who scores or saves. Some go to the person who builds the squad, and Berta’s recognition shows how much recruitment shapes modern football.
Jorge Mendes: Best Agent
The Portuguese super agent, known for representing names like Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho, was named Best Agent. Love him or not, his influence on the transfer market is enormous.
When Is the Golden Boy 2026 Ceremony?
The winners were announced on November 9 at the Mapei Football Center in Sassuolo. The full awards ceremony is set for December 14 in Turin. The fan-voted Golden Boy Web award is still open, so supporters can still pick a favourite.
Final Whistle
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