Pau Cubarsi
18-Year-Old
Barcelona
La Liga
GTD
Injury Knee
Est. Return 8/16/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Cubarsi featured in 35 La Liga games (29 starts) in 2024/25, contributing three assists from central defense. He earned his place in the starting XI and rose to the top of the center-back hierarchy with composed defending and intelligent positioning, especially for his age. His consistent performances helped the team navigate injury spells and secure the league title. Heading into 2025/26, Cubarsi is expected to be a full-time starter and headed for 30-plus starts. If he continues to progress, he could become one of the most reliable and solid young defenders in Europe. The goal for him and Barcelona is to secure more clean sheets, though given the Hansi Flick system, that may be hard to count on.
Forced off in friendly
Cubarsi was forced off in the 88th minute of Monday's pre-season friendly against Daegu FC due to a bruise on his left knee, coach Hansi Flick confirmed. "It's OK, it's just a bruise on his left knee."
ANALYSIS
Cubarsi couldn't finish Monday's friendly against the South Korean side Daegu FC after suffering a bruise to his left knee. The issue isn't expected to be serious, but the young defender will likely be assessed upon returning to Barcelona to prevent any major concern with his left knee, as he is expected to remain a key player in central defense for the Blaugranas heading into 2025/26.
Cubarsi couldn't finish Monday's friendly against the South Korean side Daegu FC after suffering a bruise to his left knee. The issue isn't expected to be serious, but the young defender will likely be assessed upon returning to Barcelona to prevent any major concern with his left knee, as he is expected to remain a key player in central defense for the Blaugranas heading into 2025/26.
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Starting role continues into 2024/25
Cubarsi started in 29 of his 35 appearances while recording three assists on nine chances created in La Liga.
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Available off bench in derby
Cubarsi (illness) is on the bench for Thursday's game against Espanyol.
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Option for Thursday
Cubarsi (illness) is an option for Thursday's match against Espanyol, according to manager Hansi Flick, per Carmen Torres of Marca. "It's okay. He didn't finish training because it was better that he didn't. But he will be able to play."
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Could not continue
Cubarsi registered one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 4-3 victory against Real Madrid. He was subbed off due to a stomach illness in the 57th minute, per Toni Juanmarti of Diario.
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Assist and clean sheet
Cubarsi assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-0 victory against Borussia Dortmund.
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Barca will offer massive deal
Barcelona are expected to offer Cubarsi a massive contract to keep him around for the long term, according to Diario AS.
ANALYSIS
Barcelona are offering Cubarsi a progressive deal that would make him one of the top defenders in the world by the time the deal expires in the summer of 2029. Several top teams are interested in the promising center-back, but Barcelona are keen on keeping him around for the long haul.
Barcelona are offering Cubarsi a progressive deal that would make him one of the top defenders in the world by the time the deal expires in the summer of 2029. Several top teams are interested in the promising center-back, but Barcelona are keen on keeping him around for the long haul.