Jan 21, 2007
Aquarius
Spain
18 years old
N/A
N/A
Soccer Player
🧑💼 Full Name and Personal Information
Full Name: Pau Cubarsí Paredes
Date of Birth: 22 January 2007
Age: 18 (as of June 2025)
Place of Birth: Estanyol, Bescanó, Girona, Catalonia, Spain
Height: 1.84 meters (6 ft 0 in)
Position: Centre-back
Preferred Foot: Right
Current Club: FC Barcelona
Club Number: 2
National Team: Spain
International Caps/Goals: 6 caps / 0 goals
🌱 Early Life and Youth Career
Pau Cubarsí Paredes was born on 22 January 2007 in Estanyol, a small village in the municipality of Bescanó, Girona, Catalonia, Spain. He began his football journey with FC Vilablareix before joining Girona FC's youth setup in 2014. In 2018, at the age of 11, he moved to FC Barcelona's famed La Masia academy. His development at La Masia was marked by rapid progress through the youth ranks, showcasing his leadership and defensive capabilities. By April 2023, he was training with Barcelona's first team, and in July 2023, he signed his first professional contract with the club.
🏆 Club Career
FC Barcelona (2024–Present)
Cubarsí made his first-team debut for FC Barcelona on 18 January 2024, coming on as a substitute in a Copa del Rey match against Unionistas de Salamanca. Just days later, he made his La Liga debut as a starter against Real Betis. On 12 March 2024, he debuted in the UEFA Champions League during the round of 16 second leg against Napoli, earning the Man of the Match award and becoming the youngest player to debut in the competition's knockout phase at 17 years and 50 days.
In April 2024, he became the youngest defender to start in a Champions League quarter-final at 17 years and 79 days. Recognizing his potential, FC Barcelona extended his contract until 30 June 2029, with a €500 million release clause.
During the 2024–25 season, Cubarsí was instrumental in Barcelona's defense, contributing to their La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Supercopa de España victories. He played in 74 matches across all competitions, forming a solid partnership with Iñigo Martínez.
🌍 International Career
Cubarsí has represented Spain at various youth levels, including U15, U16, U17, U21, and U23. He made his senior debut for Spain on 22 March 2024 in a friendly against Colombia, becoming the youngest defender to play for the national team at 17 years and 60 days.
In July 2024, he was part of Spain's U23 squad that won the gold medal at the Paris Olympics, playing a key role in the team's success.
📊 Career Statistics
Club Performance
FC Barcelona (2024–25 Season): 56 appearances, 1 goal, 4 assists
International Performance
Spain Senior Team:6 caps, 0 goals
🏅 Honors and Achievements
Club
La Liga: 2024–25
Copa del Rey: 2024–25
Supercopa de España: 2025
International
Olympic Gold Medal: 2024 (Spain U23)
Individual
La Liga U23 Player of the Month: March 2024
IFFHS Men's Youth (U20) World Team: 2024
La Liga Team of the Season: 2024–25
💬 Personal Life
Pau Cubarsí hails from a humble background in Estanyol, Girona. He is known for his humility and dedication to football. Despite his rapid rise, he maintains strong ties to his roots, with family connections in Castellón, where they operate a local business.
Cubarsí is fluent in Catalan, his native language, and has expressed challenges in conducting interviews in Spanish, highlighting his deep connection to his Catalan heritage.
Pau Cubarsí's meteoric rise from La Masia to FC Barcelona's first team and the Spanish national squad underscores his exceptional talent and dedication. As he continues to develop, he is poised to become a mainstay in both club and country defenses for years to come.
