Pau Cubarsí facts for kids
Cubarsí with Spain in 2026
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| Full name | Pau Cubarsí Paredes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 22 January 2007 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Bescanó, Spain | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current team
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Barcelona | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2018 | Girona | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018–2024 | Barcelona | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023–2024 | Barcelona B | 9 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024– | Barcelona | 85 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021–2022 | Spain U15 | 6 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022 | Spain U16 | 4 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | Spain U17 | 18 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024– | Spain U21 | 2 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024– | Spain U23 | 5 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024– | Spain | 20 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:07, 13 May 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:05, 19 July 2026 (UTC) |
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Pau Cubarsí Paredes, born on January 22, 2007, is a talented Spanish professional footballer. He plays as a central defender for the famous Barcelona club and is also a key player for the Spanish national team. He is known for his calm play and strong defense on the field.
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Pau Cubarsí's Early Life
Pau Cubarsí Paredes was born on January 22, 2007, in a town called Bescanó in Catalonia, Spain. His parents are Gloria Paredes and Robert Cubarsí. He also has an older sister named Irene.
When Pau was 11 years old, in 2018, he joined La Masia. This is a famous youth academy for Barcelona, where many great footballers learn and train. It was about an hour and a half away from his home.
Pau's first language is Catalan, which is spoken in Catalonia. He mentioned during the 2024 Summer Olympics that he mostly spoke Catalan because he had always lived in Catalonia.
Cubarsí's Club Journey
Pau started his football journey at Girona before joining Barcelona in 2018. He quickly moved up through Barcelona's youth teams. He even became one of the youngest Barcelona players to play in the UEFA Youth League, a competition for young European teams.
Stepping Up to the First Team
In April 2023, Pau got a big chance to train with Barcelona's main team for the first time. The team's coach, Xavi, called him up. Just a few months later, in July, he signed his first professional contract with the club.
Pau made his official debut for the first team on January 18, 2024, in a match called the Copa del Rey. He came into the game during the second half. His first time starting a match was in La Liga, Spain's top football league, just before his 17th birthday.
Breaking Records in Europe
Pau continued to impress. On March 12, 2024, he played his first game in the UEFA Champions League, which is a huge competition for Europe's best clubs. He was even named "Player of the Match" in a 3-1 win against Napoli. He became the youngest player ever, at 17 years and 50 days old, to debut in the knockout stage of this competition.
He also became the youngest defender to start in the Champions League quarter-finals. In May 2024, Barcelona showed how much they valued him by extending his contract until 2029. This new contract included a very high buyout clause, showing he is a key player for the future.
First Goal and Big Matches
On February 25, 2025, Pau scored his first goal for Barcelona. It was a header in a Copa del Rey semi-final match. He also played a great game in Barcelona's big 5-0 win in the 2026 Supercopa de España semi-final.
However, not every game was perfect. In a UEFA Champions League quarter-final match in 2026, he received a red card after a video review. This was a tough moment for the team.
Playing for Spain
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Pau Cubarsí has played for Spain at many different age levels, from the under-15 team all the way to the senior national team.
In March 2024, he was called up to the main Spanish team for the first time. He made his debut in a friendly match against Colombia. At just 17 years old, he became the youngest defender ever to play for Spain, breaking a record that had been held since 2005.
Olympic Gold and World Cup Glory
In July 2024, Pau was chosen to play for the Spanish under-23 team at the 2024 Summer Olympics. It was an amazing experience, and he and his teammates went on to win the Olympic gold medal in men's football!
Then, in May 2026, Pau was selected for Spain's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Spain won the World Cup, and Pau Cubarsí received the Young Player of the Tournament Award! He was only 19 years old and became one of the youngest players ever to play in a World Cup final.
Top Player Recognition
Pau Cubarsí is recognized as one of the best young defenders in the world. In July 2025, both Sports Illustrated and ESPN ranked him among the top central defenders in global football.
Career Numbers
Here are Pau Cubarsí's statistics for his club and international matches.
Club
| Club | Season | League | Copa del Rey | Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Barcelona Atlètic | 2023–24 | Primera Federación | 9 | 0 | — | — | — | 9 | 0 | |||
| Barcelona | 2023–24 | La Liga | 19 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| 2024–25 | La Liga | 35 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 56 | 1 | |
| 2025–26 | La Liga | 31 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 48 | 1 | |
| Total | 85 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 128 | 2 | ||
| Career total | 94 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 137 | 2 | ||
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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| Spain | 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2026 | 10 | 0 | |
| Total | 20 | 0 | |
Major Achievements
Pau Cubarsí has won many important awards and championships with his clubs and national teams:
Barcelona
- La Liga: 2024–25, 2025–26
- Copa del Rey: 2024–25
- Supercopa de España: 2025, 2026
Spain U23
- Olympic Gold Medal: 2024
Spain
- FIFA World Cup: 2026
- UEFA Nations League runner-up: 2024–25
Individual
- La Liga U23 Player of the Month: March 2024, April 2026
- IFFHS Men's Youth (U20) World Team: 2024
- IFFHS Men's Youth (U20) UEFA Team: 2024
- La Liga Team of the Season: 2024–25, 2025–26
- FIFA World Cup Young Player Award: 2026
See also
In Spanish: Pau Cubarsí para niños
