Spain’s Pau Cubarsí was named the best young player at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here, we analyse why the centre-back was a worthy winner of the award.
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Cubarsí’s ability to break opposition lines with pinpoint passes was understandably key to Spain’s tidiness in possession, helping them play through opposition pressing structures or picking holes in compact midfields. Once again, only Rodri (122) completed more line-breaking passes than Cubarsí (104).
Of course, the fact that Spain played eight matches at the tournament means their players had more opportunity to add to these numbers. When looking at line-breaking passes made per 90 minutes played, Cubarsí drops down to 10th with 12.5; he ranks third among defenders behind only Jonathan Tah (14.9) and Tim Ream (12.8). Still, this demonstrates his ability to pick a pass and penetrate opposition lines.
Cubarsí was also happy to hold on to possession. His ability on the ball and forward-thinking nature often manifested in forays up the pitch; he ranked third for total carries (movements of at least 5 metres with the ball), with 172, and progressive carries (carrying the ball at least 5m upfield), with 106.
To be a leading defender in the modern game, there is an ever-increasing need to be confident and effective with the ball at your feet, and this is what already makes Cubarsí one of the best centre-halves in world football.
Before a ball was kicked at this year’s World Cup, most people would’ve expected this award to go to an exciting attacking player such as
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