Career Timeline of Pau Cubarsí: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Pau Cubarsí built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Pau Cubarsí Paredes is a Spanish professional footballer renowned for his role as a centre-back for both La Liga's Barcelona and the Spain national team. He is considered one of the best centre-backs in world football. Sports Illustrated and ESPN ranked Cubarsí as the sixth-best centre-back in world football.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2018: Move to Barcelona

In 2018, Cubarsí moved to Barcelona from Girona.

2018: Joined La Masia

In 2018, Pau Cubarsí joined La Masia, which is located about an hour and a half away from his home in Bescanó.

April 2023: First Team Training Call-Up

In April 2023, Cubarsí trained with the first team after being called up by manager Xavi.

January 2024: First Team Debut

On 18 January 2024, Cubarsí made his first team debut for Barcelona against Unionistas de Salamanca in the Copa del Rey.

March 2024: Called up to Spain National Team

In March 2024, Cubarsí was called up to the senior Spain team for the first time and debuted in a friendly loss to Colombia.

May 2024: Named in Preliminary Squad for UEFA Euro 2024

In May 2024, Cubarsí was named in the 29-man preliminary squad for the UEFA Euro 2024.

July 2024: Selected for Spain Under-23 Squad

In July 2024, Cubarsí was selected in the Spain under-23 squad for the 2024 Summer Olympics, where he and Spain won the gold medal.

February 2025: First Goal for Barcelona

On 25 February 2025, Cubarsí scored his first goal for Barcelona in a Copa Del Rey semi-final against Atlético Madrid.

2026: Spanish Super Cup Semi-Final Win

In 2026, Cubarsí started in Barcelona's 5–0 win over Athletic Club in the Spanish Super Cup semi‑final.

June 2029: Contract Extension with Barcelona

On 9 May, Barcelona announced that they had reached an agreement with Cubarsí for an extension until 30 June 2029, which has a 500 million euro buyout clause.