Pau Cubarsí
Awards & Honours
5
Awards Won
3
Honours
1
Rankings
1
Records
At just 19, Pau Cubarsí has already achieved what most defenders dream of in a career. He became the youngest defender to debut for Spain, won an Olympic gold medal, and helped Barcelona secure a domestic treble in the 2024-25 season. His ranking as the sixth-best centre-back in world football by Sports Illustrated and ESPN in 2025, at age 18, underscores his extraordinary talent and maturity. He is widely regarded as the future of Barcelona's defense and a cornerstone of Spain's national team for years to come.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Olympic Gold Medalist
Won gold medal in men's football with Spain
Youngest Defender to Debut for Spain
Made senior debut at age 17, becoming the youngest defender in Spain's history
Third-Youngest Barcelona Player to Debut in UEFA Youth League
Behind only Lamine Yamal and Ilaix Moriba
Rankings & Lists
Best Centre-Backs in World Football
Records & Feats
Youngest defender to debut for Spain
Made senior Spain debut at age 17 years, 2 months on 22 March 2024