Pau Cubarsí Paredes

Pau Cubarsí is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for La Liga club Barcelona and the Spain National Team.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Pau Cubarsí Paredes was born on January 22, 2007, in Bescanó, Spain. The Spanish defender stands 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) tall.

He developed his footballing foundations in Catalonia, starting at Girona before moving to Barcelona's famed La Masia Academy, where he honed the technical skills and tactical awareness required for the modern game.

Career

Cubarsí progressed through the youth ranks at Barcelona, initially making his senior mark with the B team before cementing his place in the first team squad in 2024. His rapid rise was punctuated by significant silverware; he played a key role in Barcelona's domestic dominance, winning the La Liga title and the Copa del Rey in the 2024–25 season.

He also helped the club secure back-to-back Supercopa de España titles in 2025 and 2026.

On the international stage, Cubarsí represented Spain across various youth levels. His crowning achievement came in 2024 when he won the Olympic Gold Medal with the Spain U23 team in Paris. He also featured for the senior national team, finishing as a runner-up in the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League.

His breakout performances earned him individual recognition, including the La Liga U23 Player of the Month award and a spot in the La Liga Team of the Season for 2024–25.

Team Honors

• 2024 - Olympic Gold Medal, Spain U23
• 2024–2025 - La Liga, Barcelona
• 2024–2025 - Copa del Rey, Barcelona
• 2024–2025 - UEFA Nations League runner-up, Spain
• 2025 - Supercopa de España, Barcelona
• 2026 - Supercopa de España, Barcelona

Individual Honors

• 2024 - La Liga U23 Player of the Month (March)
• 2024 - IFFHS Men's Youth (U20) World Team
• 2024 - IFFHS Men's Youth (U20) UEFA Team
• 2024–2025 - La Liga Team of the Season