Pau Cubarsi’s rise to stardom has been very impressive to see and under Hansi Flick, he has just kept on improving. 

Despite having Ronald Araujo at his disposal, the German coach seems to prefer the 18-year-old La Masia graduate and Inigo Martinez. 

Even though Cubarsi broke into the team under Xavi, his quality has really shone through this campaign, becoming much more of a leader in the backline despite his young age.

Pau Cubarsi on Gerard Pique and Carlos Puyol.

When the 18-year-old central defender was asked who his role models were, he mentioned two Barcelona legends.

“My role model? Piqué and Puyol. I always watch them. I try to be like them,” Cubarsi said in a recent interview cited by Managing Barca.

If Cubarsi can even have half of the careers that these two Barca greats had then he will be in store for a lot of success. 

Hopefully the 18-year-old can continue this form and who knows, he could end up going down as a bigger legend if he lives up to his potential.