Barcelona defender picks his Ballon d’Or favourite between Raphinha and Yamal – ‘Would give it to…’

Barcelona’s rising defensive talent, Pau Cubarsi, has already demonstrated remarkable maturity—both on and off the pitch.

This was evident once again when he found himself in a common situation for Barcelona players during interviews: having to choose a teammate for the prestigious Ballon d’Or award.

With Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both in strong contention for the honour, and Pedri also having a chance, the young centre-back was asked to make his pick.

Cubarsi’s pick for Ballon d’Or
Despite sharing a close bond with Lamine Yamal, having grown up together in Barcelona’s academy and being part of the same generation, Cubarsi did not let personal relationships cloud his judgment. Instead, he took an honest approach.

When asked who he would give the Ballon d’Or to, Cubarsi did not hesitate in his response. Based on the performances so far this season, he named Raphinha as the deserving candidate.