Joan Laporta Named 2026 President of the Year at the Golden Boy Awards
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has received another individual recognition after being named President of the Year at the 2026 Golden Boy awards, organised by Italian newspaper Tuttosport.
The announcement was made ahead of the reveal of this year’s Golden Boy winner, which went to Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsí following an impressive season.
Laporta, who returned to the club in 2021 for his second spell as president, has overseen a period marked by domestic trophies, continued investment in young talent and success across Barcelona’s men’s and women’s teams.
Barcelona’s Trophy Success Contributes to Laporta’s Recognition
Our president, Joan Laporta, named ‘European Golden Boy Best President’ by Tuttosport. https://t.co/3U2CxySWmO
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 9, 2026
The 64-year-old was re-elected as Barcelona president earlier this year after a successful period in office.
During the year, the men’s first team secured the La Liga title and the Spanish Super Cup, adding to the club’s recent collection of domestic honours.
Barcelona’s women’s team also enjoyed a remarkable campaign, completing a historic quadruple. The Femeni side won Liga F, the Copa de la Reina, the Spanish Super Cup and the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
Those achievements are understood to have contributed to Laporta’s recognition at the Golden Boy awards.
The club’s continued production of young talent from La Masia has also been an important part of its identity during his presidency. Several Barcelona players have attracted attention through their performances, including those who impressed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Laporta to Attend Turin Ceremony Alongside Cubarsí
Although the announcement has already been made, the official Golden Boy awards ceremony is scheduled to take place in Turin on 14 December.
Laporta is expected to attend the event alongside Cubarsí, who will collect the 2026 Golden Boy trophy.
The defender’s success represents another milestone for Barcelona’s academy and adds to the club’s growing collection of individual honours.
With Laporta receiving the President of the Year recognition and Cubarsí claiming the main Golden Boy award, Barcelona will have two representatives at the ceremony following a year of notable achievements across the club.