History of Pau Cubarsí in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 8, 2026

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

2005: Sergio Ramos' Record

In March 2024, Cubarsí became the youngest defender to ever play for Spain at 17 years old, breaking the record previously held by Sergio Ramos in 2005.

January 2007: Pau Cubarsí's Birth

Pau Cubarsí was born in January 2007.

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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.

2024: Limited Interviews Due to Language Barrier

In 2024, while playing for Spain at the Olympic Games, Cubarsí mentioned that he rarely participated in interviews because he wasn't fluent in Spanish.

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.

July 2025: Ranked Sixth-Best Centre-Back

In July 2025, Sports Illustrated and ESPN ranked Cubarsí as the sixth-best centre-back in world football.

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.