Pau Cubarsí Paredes is a Spanish centre back whose rapid rise has attracted global attention, and his authenticated memorabilia are highly sought after by collectors on Walkouts. Born on 22 January 2007 in Bescanó, Girona, Cubarsí combines composure, positional intelligence and early leadership to establish himself in Barcelona's senior squad and on the international stage.
Raised in Catalonia, Cubarsí began his youth career with Girona before joining Barcelona's famed academy, La Masia. He moved to Barcelona's academy in 2018, where he developed the tactical understanding and ball-playing skills that suit the club's style. His formative years at La Masia saw him progress rapidly through age groups, captaining youth sides and drawing attention for his reading of the game and calm under pressure.
Progression to senior football came quickly. Cubarsí trained with Barcelona's first team in April 2023 and signed his first professional contract on 8 July 2023. He made his senior debut on 18 January 2024, coming on in the Copa del Rey tie against Unionistas de Salamanca, and made his first La Liga start a day before his 17th birthday on 21 January 2024. Two months later, on 12 March 2024, he made a standout Champions League debut in the round of 16 second leg against Napoli, earning Player of the Match and becoming the youngest player to debut in the competition's knockout phase at 17 years and 50 days.
Barcelona secured his future with a contract extension announced on 9 May 2024, running until 30 June 2029 with a substantial buyout clause. He continued to make decisive contributions on the field, including his first Barcelona goal, a headed strike in a Copa del Rey semi-final against Atlético Madrid on 25 February 2025.
Internationally, Cubarsí has represented Spain across youth levels and earned his senior debut in March 2024 as a substitute in a friendly against Colombia, becoming the youngest defender to play for Spain. He was named in the 29-man preliminary squad for UEFA Euro 2024 on 27 May 2024, and although he did not make the final tournament squad, he joined the Spain under-23 side for the 2024 Summer Olympics, where he helped the team win the Olympic gold medal.
At club and individual level, Cubarsí's honours to date reflect a meteoric start. He was part of Barcelona squads winning La Liga 2024-25, Copa del Rey 2024-25, and Supercopa de España 2025, and received recognition with awards including inclusion in the La Liga Team of the Season 2024-25 and IFFHS youth selections.
For collectors, items associated with Cubarsí carry clear provenance value. Signed shirts, authentic autographs, match-worn or match-linked pieces and certified memorabilia are attractive to fans building contemporary collections. Provenance, authenticated signatures and documented match connections strengthen each item's story, making them desirable additions for display or curated sets of modern Barcelona and Spanish national team memorabilia.
Looking ahead, Cubarsí's combination of early milestones and honours frames him as a defining defensive talent from La Masia. His on-field achievements and documented provenance make related signed shirts and memorabilia compelling for collectors, and Walkouts remains a reference for authenticated pieces as his career continues to unfold and his legacy grows.
