Cubarsi: From Carpenter Family to World Cup Winner and Best Young Player
Spanish 19-year-old center-back Pau Cubarsi won the World Cup with Spain and was named tournament Best Young Player. The Athletic column reveals his humble roots: born in the tiny Catalan village of Estanyol (195 residents) to a carpenter family, he made a wooden stool for his school graduation project. Despite debuting for Barcelona at 17, he remained in the La Masia dormitory until after turning 18, and on days off returns home to help his parents with carpentry work. His composure on the pitch—exemplified by shutting down Mbappe in the semi-final and making a miraculous clearance in the final against Argentina—stems from his grounded upbringing. He now lives with his sister Irene, a physiotherapy student, and maintains a quiet lifestyle, sleeping 10-12 hours daily.
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