Here is all you need to know about Pau Cubarsi including his age, height, weight, career, records and more about the FC Barcelona defender
In the encounter against Real Betis, Pau Cubarsi made his La Liga debut for Barcelona, and coach Xavi started two 16-year-olds in the starting lineup.
Who is Pau Cubarsi FC Barcelona defender, bio, age, height, weight, profile, contract, salary and position
While Yamal lined up in attack alongside Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, Cubarsi was rewarded with his full debut following a superb cameo against Unionistas in midweek.
🔵🔴 16 year old centre back Pau Cubarsí makes his debut for Barcelona tonight.
…and 16 year old Lamine Yamal also makes the starting XI decided by Xavi. pic.twitter.com/vhDowxPckg
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 21, 2024
On January 22, four days before turning seventeen, he made his FC Barcelona senior squad debut in a 3-1 Copa del Rey victory away at Unionistas. He replaced Christensen at halftime, and in his forty-five minutes on the field, he appeared composed when the ball was at his feet, demonstrated awareness of playmaking opportunities, and played strong defence when necessary.
This was only one month after he had already represented the team in a friendly match against Club Amèrica in Dallas, although an unofficial one.
According to Opta, Xavi’s starting lineup made him the first coach in La Liga this century to start two players who are younger than 17 years old. He is the team’s youngest player, along with fellow academy graduate Lamine Yamal.
Cubarsi turns 17 on Monday, and a strong performance may make it a very happy birthday and became the third-youngest player to play for Barcelona in the UEFA Youth League, behind Ilaix Moriba and Lamine Yamal.
Who is Pau Cubarsi?
Spanish football player Pau Cubarsí Paredes was born on January 22, 2007, in Estanyol, Spain and he plays centre-back for Barcelona. The 16-year-old measures 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) tall with his weight at 69kg and wears the 25 number.
Cubarsi, a Catalan native born in Estanyol, Girona, started his career there until moving to Barcelona in 2018. After being called up by manager Xavi, he practised with the first team for the first time in April 2023.
Three months later, on July 8, he signed the club’s first professional contract. Before the 2023–24 campaign, he was a member of Barcelona’s preseason squad. Talking about his international career, from the under-15 to the under-17 divisions, Cubarsí has represented Spain.
The young central defender signed his first professional contract with the club on July 8, 2023, and was also a part of the team for pre-season but his salary isn’t known.