Who Are Pau Cubarsí’s Parents? Meet Robert Cubarsí and Gloria Paredes

Robert Cubarsí and Gloria Paredes are the parents of Spanish footballer Pau Cubarsí Paredes, the young centre-back for FC Barcelona and the Spain national team.

Born on January 22, 2007, in the small village of Estanyol (in Bescanó, Girona, Catalonia), Pau is now 19 years old.

He grew up in a modest Catalan household with strong family values and has an older sister, Irene Cubarsí, who works as a physiotherapist. The family has Catalan heritage, and Catalan is Pau’s first language.

His parents made significant sacrifices to support his football development, including driving him to training sessions before he joined Barcelona’s La Masia academy.

Robert Cubarsí

Robert Cubarsí is Pau’s father and a fourth-generation carpenter. He runs the family business, Fustería Cubarsí, a carpentry workshop established in Estanyol in 1905 and passed down through generations.

Robert started working with his own father from a young age and continues the tradition. He instilled in Pau the values of hard work, responsibility, commitment, and humility through his daily dedication to the workshop.

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Pau has spoken about spending time there as a child (often more of a “nuisance than a help”) and joked that the carpentry business would always be there if football didn’t work out.

Robert, a sports enthusiast, encouraged his son’s physical activities and passion for football from early on, helping shape the discipline that defines Pau’s defensive style. He remains a key figure who keeps Pau grounded.

Gloria Paredes

Gloria Paredes (also referred to as Glòria) is Pau’s mother and the emotional backbone of the family.

She has preferred to stay out of the media spotlight while providing quiet, consistent support. Gloria focused on creating stability at home and helping Pau navigate the challenges of pursuing professional football, from his early days at local clubs like Vilablareix through to La Masia and senior football.

Pau has described her as someone who stays closely involved to keep him on the right path, noting that his parents still “give him a clip around the ear” if he loses humility. She is widely credited with offering the emotional support that complements Robert’s practical guidance.

Robert and Gloria Cubarsí raised Pau and Irene in a humble, close-knit village of fewer than 200 inhabitants.

Pau has repeatedly credited their emphasis on hard work, family, and staying grounded as the foundation of his success and humility amid rapid fame at Barcelona and with Spain (including being named Best Young Player at the 2026 FIFA World Cup). The parents continue to play a central role in keeping him connected to his roots.