Two young Barcelona players, Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí, secured first and third places respectively in the annual NXGN 2026 ranking by GOAL, which lists the 50 best teenage talents born since January 1, 2007.
Barcelona is also represented by Marc Bernal (17th) and Pedro Fernández, who recently left the club for PSG. The list features talent from 21 nationalities and clubs across 17 countries.
Having two academy graduates in leading positions confirms the strength of La Masia and bodes well for the club’s future. Their high rankings emphasize Barcelona’s effective youth development system amid stiff competition from other football giants.
