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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Quick over short distances, able to recover when caught upfield. (conf 0.75)
Solid pace for a centre-back, enough to cover in behind. (conf 0.7)
Turns and adjusts body shape smoothly to track dribblers. (conf 0.75)
Holds intensity across matches within Barca's high-press system. (conf 0.65)
Control
Comfortable receiving under pressure and cushioning difficult balls. (conf 0.8)
Carries the ball out from the back with composure and control. (conf 0.75)
Uses body well to protect possession despite a slight frame. (conf 0.65)
Clean enough technique on line-breaking passes, not a power striker of the ball. (conf 0.55)
Distribution
Crisp, reliable passing that suits Barcelona's possession structure. (conf 0.8)
Capable of switching play and finding forward runners with range. (conf 0.7)
Rarely crosses given his central defensive role. (conf 0.4)
Scans early and picks progressive passing lanes through midfield. (conf 0.75)
Chance threat
Minimal attacking output expected as a young centre-back. (conf 0.4)
Almost never shoots, reflecting his defensive remit. (conf 0.4)
Positions sensibly on set pieces though rarely a scoring threat. (conf 0.5)
Not used as a set-piece taker at club level. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Competes well despite modest height, timing jumps to win duels. (conf 0.65)
Excellent one-on-one defender, rarely dribbled past cleanly. (conf 0.75)
Defense
Steps aggressively out of the back line to close down attackers. (conf 0.7)
Well-timed interceptions and tackles that break up opposition attacks. (conf 0.7)
Reads the game maturely for his age, rarely caught out of position. (conf 0.8)
Mental
Remarkably calm on the ball under pressure for such a young player. (conf 0.8)
Makes sound choices on when to step, cover, or play out from the back. (conf 0.75)
Consistent effort level across matches, tracks back diligently. (conf 0.65)
Resilience
Has generally stayed fit and been a regular starter since breaking through. (conf 0.55)
Outlook
Teenage Barcelona starter with elite trajectory as a future top-tier centre-back. (conf 0.85)
Established as a first-team Barcelona and Spain international at a young age. (conf 0.75)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Pau Cubarsi is a Barcelona centre-back whose composure and ball-playing ability belie his youth, quickly establishing himself in Xavi and then Hansi Flick's first-team plans. Despite lacking great physical size, he reads the game superbly, steps out to intercept, and progresses possession with clean, confident passing. A graduate of La Masia, he has become a mainstay of Barcelona's defense and earned senior Spain caps while still a teenager.
Broke into Barcelona's first team as a teenager and quickly became a defensive mainstay.
Product of Barcelona's La Masia academy known for his composure on the ball.
Called up to the senior Spain squad while still a teenager.