Confirmed: Joan Laporta named 2026 President of the Year at the Golden Boy awards

Confirmed: Joan Laporta named 2026 President of the Year at the Golden Boy awards Joan Laporta has been named the Best President of the Year at the Golden Boy 2026 ceremony, an award organised by Italian newspaper Tuttosport . The announcement came ahead of the unveiling of this year’s Golden Boy Award winner, which ended up being Barcelona teenage defender Pau Cubarsi . Having returned to the club in 2021, Laporta has enjoyed a successful tenure in his second run as the Barcelona president. The 64-year-old was re-elected as president earlier this year and enjoyed a successful year, with Barça winning the La Liga title and the Spanish Super Cup. Meanwhile, the Catalans’ Femeni side completed a historic quadruple, winning the Liga F, the Copa de la Reina, the Spanish Super Cup, and the UEFA Women’s Champions League. The sustained success, coupled with the club continuing to churn out talented young players from La Masia , and a number of Barcelona stars impressing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is understood to have played a role in Laporta’s recognition as the Best President of the Year. The official awards ceremony will take place in Turin on 14 December. Laporta is expected to attend the event alongside Cubarsi, who will collect the Golden Boy award following an outstanding season.