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Pau Cubarsí (Footballer)
Pau Cubarsí Paredes (born January 22, 2007) is a Spanish professional footballer from Catalonia, known for his role as a center-back for La Liga club Barcelona and the Spain national team.
Pau Cubarsí has emerged as a promising young talent in Spanish football, making significant strides in his career from his early days at Girona to his current position at Barcelona B. His development has been closely watched by football enthusiasts, and he is expected to be a key player for both his club and the national team in the future.
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| Pau Cubarsí Paredes | |
| Spanish Professional Footballer | |
| Date of Birth | 22 January 2007 |
| Birth Place | Bescanó, Spain |
| Nationality | Spain |
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Current Team | Barcelona |
| Number | 33 |
| Position | Centre-back |
Early Career
Born in Bescanó, Girona, Catalonia, Pau Cubarsí began his football journey with Girona before moving to Barcelona in 2018. Progressing through the Barcelona academy, he became the third-youngest player to debut in the UEFA Youth League, following Lamine Yamal and Ilaix Moriba, during a 1–1 draw with Viktoria Plzeň.
Club Career
In April 2023, Cubarsí trained with the Barcelona first team for the first time under the guidance of manager Xavi. He signed his first professional contract on July 8, 2023, and was included in Barcelona’s pre-season squad for the 2023–24 season.
Cubarsí made his first-team debut on January 18, 2024, in a Copa del Rey match against Unionistas de Salamanca, coming on as a substitute in the 46th minute. His first start occurred in a La Liga match against Real Betis, just a day before his 17th birthday. On March 12, he was named Player of the Match in his UEFA Champions League debut, a 3–1 victory over Napoli in the round of 16 second leg, becoming the youngest player to debut in the competition’s knockout phase at 17 years and 50 days, surpassing David Alaba’s previous record.
On April 10, Cubarsí became the youngest defender to start in the quarter-finals of the Champions League at 17 years and 79 days, breaking Georgi Shchennikov’s record. On May 9, 2024, Barcelona announced that Cubarsí had agreed to a contract extension until June 30, 2027.
International Career
Cubarsí has represented Spain at various youth levels from under-15 to under-17. In March 2024, he received his first call-up to the senior Spain team by coach Luis de la Fuente, debuting in a friendly match against Colombia. He came on as a substitute in the 83rd minute, replacing Aymeric Laporte, and became the youngest defender to ever play for Spain at 17 years, one month, and 28 days, breaking Sergio Ramos’ record from 2005.
On May 27, 2024, Cubarsí was named in the 29-man preliminary squad for UEFA Euro 2024. However, he was excluded from the final squad announced on June 7, 2024.
Career Statistics
| Youth Career | ||||||
| 2014–2018 | Girona | |||||
| 2018–2024 | Barcelona | |||||
| Senior Career | ||||||
| Years | Team | Apps(Gls) | ||||
| 2023–2024 | Barcelona B | 9 (0) | ||||
| 2024– | Barcelona | 19 (0) | ||||
| International Career | ||||||
| Years | Team | Apps(Gls) | ||||
| 2022 | Spain U15 | 6 (1) | ||||
| 2022 | Spain U16 | 4 (1) | ||||
| 2022– | Spain U17 | 18 (0) | ||||
| 2024– | Spain | 3 (0) | ||||
| Club Statistics | ||||||
| Season | Club | League | Appearances | Goals | ||
| 2023–2024 | Barcelona B | Segunda División B | 9 | 0 | ||
| 2023–2024 | Barcelona | La Liga | 1 | 0 | ||
| International Statistics | ||||||
| Year | Team | Level | Appearances | Goals | ||
| 2024 | Spain | Senior | 1 | 0 | ||
