The 2025 Golden Boy Award, recognizing Europe’s top football talent under 21, has a new leader captivating the football world.
At just 18 years old, this young defender has showcased remarkable skill and maturity, earning widespread praise for his performances at both club and international levels.
As the race for the prestigious award heats up, the latest rankings highlight the incredible depth of talent among this year’s contenders, setting the stage for an exciting finish.
According to the European Golden Boy Index for May 2025, compiled by Football Benchmark and Tuttosport, FC Barcelona’s Pau Cubarsí tops the list with a rating of 95.4.
His teammate Lamine Yamal scores higher at 97.7 but is ineligible as a previous winner.
Paris Saint-Germain’s Désiré Doué ranks third with 92 points, followed by Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly at 87.5.
PSG’s Warren Zaïre-Emery secures fifth place with 87.3, just ahead of AFC Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen at 85.2.
Juventus’ Kenan Yildiz takes seventh with 84.8, while Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri follows at 82.6.
Sporting CP’s Geovany Quenda is ninth with 81.6, and Ajax’s Jorrel Hato completes the top 10 at 77.4.
This list reflects the fierce competition among Europe’s brightest young stars.
The rise of Cubarsí can only be described as remarkable.
Starting from Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy, he quickly became one of the first team’s mainstays, showing defensive quality and incredible ball-playing talent.
His remarkable displays in the La Liga and UEFA Champions League have already seen comparisons to some of the greatest defenders.
With the Golden Boy ceremony approaching, Cubarsí’s consistency and skill mean he is now one of the favorites for the award, which will solidify him further among elite footballers.
Fans await to see if he can maintain his lead and make history.
As the 2025 Golden Boy Award approaches, these rankings set the stage for an thrilling battle among football’s next generation of stars.
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