FC Barcelona's academy continues to demonstrate its status as a leading talent producer globally. In recent years, it has nurtured a new generation of footballers making an exceptional early impact, with Pau Cubarsi among its brightest prospects. The young centre-back, born in 2008, displayed technical maturity and a personality beyond his years to reach a significant La Liga milestone in the recent match against Osasuna.

Following Barcelona's victory, Cubarsi has become the second player in Spanish league history to reach 50 wins before turning 19. This achievement underscores both the strength of Barcelona's youth development and the immediate impact of the young centre-back in the first team. Only his teammate Lamine Yamal, another product of La Masia's latest generation, precedes him in this ranking, having already secured 65 victories.

Further highlighting this statistic, seven of the top 10 players with the most La Liga wins before turning 19 are from Barcelona's academy. Alongside Yamal (65) and Cubarsi (50), the list features Gavi (45), Bojan Krkic (32), Pedri (24), Lionel Messi (22), and Ansu Fati (21, currently on loan at Monaco).

The only non-Barcelona players in this ranking are three legendary figures from Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid: Iker Muniain, Iraragorri, and notably Raul Gonzalez, a key figure for Real Madrid and fourth overall for wins in the competition before turning 19.

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Comparing Cubarsi with Messi and Raul

Cubarsi reached 50 La Liga victories in just 67 matches, an impressive pace that saw him surpass iconic figures in Spanish football such as Raul and especially Lionel Messi.

The Argentine, who would go on to redefine Barcelona and global football, had accumulated only 22 victories before turning 19 – less than half the total achieved by the young Catalan defender. Raul, for his part, recorded 36 wins in his first 68 appearances with Real Madrid; exceptional numbers, yet fewer than the Blaugrana centre-back's tally.

However, it is important to contextualise Messi's data. Despite his 22 victories, the Argentine superstar demonstrated exceptional performance in his early seasons: of the 24 matches played before turning 19, he only failed to win on two occasions. This statistic confirms the remarkable early talent of a player who would become an icon of his era.

Cubarsi's comprehensive La Liga record

In his 67 La Liga appearances, Cubarsi has registered 50 wins, 6 draws, and 11 losses. His draws include a 3-3 against Granada and a 0-0 with Athletic Club in 2023-24. In the subsequent season, the young centre-back recorded 2-2 draws against Celta and Real Betis, alongside two 1-1 results, against Getafe and Real Betis respectively.

His eleven losses reflect a growth trajectory amidst high-level challenges. In 2023-24, these included a 5-3 against Villarreal, a 3-2 in El Clasico against Real Madrid, and a 4-2 against Girona. The following year, in 2024-25, Cubarsi experienced a 4-2 defeat against Osasuna, a 1-0 against Real Sociedad, a 1-2 against Las Palmas, a 0-1 against Leganés, a 1-2 against Atlético Madrid, and another 3-2 against Villarreal. At the start of the 2025-26 season, there was a 4-1 loss against Sevilla and a 2-1 defeat in the new encounter with Real Madrid.

A prodigious talent

At 18, Cubarsi is already in his third season with the first team. After making his debut under Xavi in 2023-24, a season where he made 24 total appearances, the young centre-back has consistently established himself in the two subsequent seasons, first under Xavi and then with Hansi Flick, becoming a cornerstone of the Catalan defence. This starring role is secured by his contract with FC Barcelona until 2029.

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Cubarsi's La Liga wins by opponent:

Alaves: 4
Valencia: 4
Sevilla: 3
Mallorca: 3
Girona: 3
Rayo Vallecano: 3
Atlético Madrid: 3
Celta Vigo: 3
Athletic Club: 3
Espanyol: 2
Real Madrid: 2
Osasuna: 2
Real Betis: 2
Getafe: 2
Las Palmas: 2
Real Sociedad: 2
Cadiz: 1
Almeria: 1
Valladolid: 1
Villarreal: 1
Leganes: 1
Levante: 1
Oviedo: 1

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