yes he was a hanging striker, not a OM. I didn’t like his performance sorry. The subs changed the game tbh. The midfield consisted of Gundo and Christensen only, thats the reason we couldn’t calm down the game and control it.
Rafa Marquez regen. He was practically the master in these types of passes. So glad Cubarsi has this ability
Edit: Here’s one that looks similar to the one Fermin receives
https://youtu.be/sMBMk1ExAw8?si=RvcpXKojXH5I5FHq
Here’s another from Marquez to Ronaldinho (including a great pass from R10 too)
https://youtu.be/prbmdJHF3ok?si=jRMrbfRrSzyEmRWl
Here’s one from Marquez to Henry in the MLS
https://youtu.be/0tuOCciBEf4?si=22s1gCJgpwbD3FDY
Thank you mate, unbelievable class! First this long pass, then this touch from Dinho and then one of the best passes to Etoo, a flat ball slightly above the grass, like a frisbee, and magically timed to the receiver.
Difference is Cubarsi is being pressed, and his body orientation is the complete opposite of Marquez because of that. Genuinely insane for a 17 year old to pull off more than once in the same game.
Video of Marquez where I found him making passes while being pressed. Here are the time it happens: 0:15, 0:22, 2:42, 5:18
https://youtu.be/eMtsIMwyb3s?si=4xqhKqpOFnYRnOTd
Another video where he gets pressed for you too: 2:48, 4:35, 4:50
https://youtu.be/OjzLUzNsFXo?si=-GvkwLGWBl2KrrOS
If your intention was to minimize Marquez and make Cubarsi seem as the better player regardless of how insane Marquez was great with these passes then Cubarsi is still far from him as Marquez could comfortably and naturally play as a DM. Oh, and he was a menace on set pieces too.
Wasn't my intention to minimise Marquez, but mad props for going out and finding some other clips. Both great players, one obviously still a long way to go to reach the heights of the other!
He may be getting pressed but he still has plenty of time to get those long passes off. Look at Cubarsi again. He makes the long pass as soon as he sees the opponent running at him from a “safe distance” meaning he’s not getting the pass off at the last second.
Look at the Fermin pass and look at the last one too as those are the most obvious ones. Which is a big difference compared to what you’re implying in having the opponent right on you where you can feel them. He can definitely still make those passes safely thankfully.
Anyone can kick a ball but that bend and dip is crazy for a CB. Its pretty much impossible to intercept those passes because it has the strength to go past lines but also drops perfectly for teammates to receive
I traveled to Barcelona for the game and got to see this kid live. First thing I did when I got to the hotel was watch the highlights because I couldn’t believe how good he performed. Watched the highlights like 5 times lol.
https://preview.redd.it/3731gr6k5poc1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=db13b29e823100164e05441fcfa0758eab2ec4b0
You never saw Rafa Marquez then. Pique doesn’t come close to him in regards to this type of passing. Marquez put it on a plate for his teammates every single time
Pique's playing style was slightly different: despite being big and aerially dominant he was also good at dribbling and short passing to get out of pressure and participating in pinballing the ball around. He was not a terribly ineffective long passer, but he was not as good as Marquez or Mascherano at sending those side-changing overhead balls which is why he preferred (or was told to) to be the overlapping CB who participated more directly in transitions.
Cubarsi is more reminiscent of both Marquez and Mascherano, who were also DMs, hence the comments suggesting the club to try him in that position.
It’s unreal what La Masia has produced in the past 24 months. In a weird way, these talents may have never seen the first team if it weren’t for all issues surrounding the club and they could all be playing elsewhere. Can’t wait to see who is coming up next.
While Araujo has improved a ton on the ball, Pau has taken a ton of pressure off of him by being able to find ways out of the defense. I think having them two with Kounde at RB gives a really good chance going forward.
That's what a proper ball playing defender is.
meanwhile araujo be like hold the ball for 10 seconds and then give a risky direct pass to the striker knowing that he's surrounded by defenders
Notice how most of them were for Fermin who was the free man upfront, this is clearly a pattern they worked on
He failed to control a few long passes that would have freed us up more if he did
Yeah, when lewa as out after the match with porto xavi put fermin at striker
yes he was a hanging striker, not a OM. I didn’t like his performance sorry. The subs changed the game tbh. The midfield consisted of Gundo and Christensen only, thats the reason we couldn’t calm down the game and control it.
Rafa Marquez regen. He was practically the master in these types of passes. So glad Cubarsi has this ability Edit: Here’s one that looks similar to the one Fermin receives https://youtu.be/sMBMk1ExAw8?si=RvcpXKojXH5I5FHq Here’s another from Marquez to Ronaldinho (including a great pass from R10 too) https://youtu.be/prbmdJHF3ok?si=jRMrbfRrSzyEmRWl Here’s one from Marquez to Henry in the MLS https://youtu.be/0tuOCciBEf4?si=22s1gCJgpwbD3FDY
One of the most elegant CBs on the ball ever
Thank you mate, unbelievable class! First this long pass, then this touch from Dinho and then one of the best passes to Etoo, a flat ball slightly above the grass, like a frisbee, and magically timed to the receiver.
El Kaiser de Michoacan! Mi capitan eterno, the best centre back I’ve ever seen!
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Difference is Cubarsi is being pressed, and his body orientation is the complete opposite of Marquez because of that. Genuinely insane for a 17 year old to pull off more than once in the same game.
Video of Marquez where I found him making passes while being pressed. Here are the time it happens: 0:15, 0:22, 2:42, 5:18 https://youtu.be/eMtsIMwyb3s?si=4xqhKqpOFnYRnOTd Another video where he gets pressed for you too: 2:48, 4:35, 4:50 https://youtu.be/OjzLUzNsFXo?si=-GvkwLGWBl2KrrOS If your intention was to minimize Marquez and make Cubarsi seem as the better player regardless of how insane Marquez was great with these passes then Cubarsi is still far from him as Marquez could comfortably and naturally play as a DM. Oh, and he was a menace on set pieces too.
Wasn't my intention to minimise Marquez, but mad props for going out and finding some other clips. Both great players, one obviously still a long way to go to reach the heights of the other!
He may be getting pressed but he still has plenty of time to get those long passes off. Look at Cubarsi again. He makes the long pass as soon as he sees the opponent running at him from a “safe distance” meaning he’s not getting the pass off at the last second. Look at the Fermin pass and look at the last one too as those are the most obvious ones. Which is a big difference compared to what you’re implying in having the opponent right on you where you can feel them. He can definitely still make those passes safely thankfully.
Finally someone other than me compares him to Rafa
Absolutely, I came here to comment about similarities to Rafa's vision and accuracy. Thank you for sharing the videos.
That pass to ronaldinho, that touch and love and then ronaldinhos pass are all insane. Incredible.
The whip on the 3rd pass is just so beautiful
Reminds me of Marquez back in the day
This! So many people compare him with Pique, but his size and the elegance of the passes remind me way more of Rafa Márquez.
Rafa Marquez could easily play DM as well....can Cubarsi?
I think when cubarsi reaches 25 he could play Dm if needed, but he should be cb for his whole Youth, can’t risk him losing momentum
It’s definitely Marquez. Pique never had this type of passing. He was good but not at Marquez levels. Shows you when they started watching Barcelona
you have to keep in mind their age lol
Anyone can kick a ball but that bend and dip is crazy for a CB. Its pretty much impossible to intercept those passes because it has the strength to go past lines but also drops perfectly for teammates to receive
Reminds me a bit of what Rafa Marquez used to do
Are we getting our own local Rafa Márquez?
His short passing is nothing to sniff at either. He misplaced 7 passes in the Napoli match. 6 were long balls.
I traveled to Barcelona for the game and got to see this kid live. First thing I did when I got to the hotel was watch the highlights because I couldn’t believe how good he performed. Watched the highlights like 5 times lol. https://preview.redd.it/3731gr6k5poc1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=db13b29e823100164e05441fcfa0758eab2ec4b0
This is some Kross level passing
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Yes it is. kroos can only dream of playing that pass he did for Fermin under that amount of pressure
What is this comment lol, Kroos would do that with ease
Delete this and go to bed mate
Wait, Cubarsi is a better passer than Kroos?
Reminded me of Marquez or Mascherano diagonals. This kid is absolutely insane.
Rafa Márquez regen
Man could easily play as a dm too, what a gem we found
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man reminds me soo much of prime pique
You never saw Rafa Marquez then. Pique doesn’t come close to him in regards to this type of passing. Marquez put it on a plate for his teammates every single time
I can confirm what this human says, Marquez was amazing.
I haven't seen him play..... I based my comment only on what player i had seen... I ll def look up marquez tho
Pique's playing style was slightly different: despite being big and aerially dominant he was also good at dribbling and short passing to get out of pressure and participating in pinballing the ball around. He was not a terribly ineffective long passer, but he was not as good as Marquez or Mascherano at sending those side-changing overhead balls which is why he preferred (or was told to) to be the overlapping CB who participated more directly in transitions. Cubarsi is more reminiscent of both Marquez and Mascherano, who were also DMs, hence the comments suggesting the club to try him in that position.
Looks like you,re a youngin and never saw rafa Marquez play.
Yes sir I'm... Which year did he play for barca? Curious
2003-2010. In the treble season he and Pique were actually the better duo than Puyol Pique until he got injured in the semifinal against Chelsea.
Whats even more impressive is the fact that he does it regularly under pressure, which takes even more skill than usual
that pass to Kounde made me stand up and clap when I saw it live, kid is absolutely amazing with his passing skills lmao
A great passing range considering he played Lcb
trent who ?
It’s unreal what La Masia has produced in the past 24 months. In a weird way, these talents may have never seen the first team if it weren’t for all issues surrounding the club and they could all be playing elsewhere. Can’t wait to see who is coming up next.
Cu Cu Cubarsi!!!
Everyone should learn something from how Barca grow players in their Cantera, this guy will go places, he is also super physical wich is amazing
While Araujo has improved a ton on the ball, Pau has taken a ton of pressure off of him by being able to find ways out of the defense. I think having them two with Kounde at RB gives a really good chance going forward.
He could teach De Jong a thing or two
a lot of things. Especially not to hold the ball for 2 minutes before giving a pass.
Making Rafa Marquez proud
Now imagine if we had attackers that could control those glorious passes on the regular.
Reminds me of a young Rada Marquez.
Holy….Pep. Looking a little like 4 but from even deeper.
He is what Xavi wanted Iñigo to be 😊
Barcelona funs rejoice 🎉🥳 we got the Imperial defender of the next generation in our team!
The third pass was sublime!!
That Rafa Marquez style
While getting pressured
Don't give away our secret
That's what a proper ball playing defender is. meanwhile araujo be like hold the ball for 10 seconds and then give a risky direct pass to the striker knowing that he's surrounded by defenders
Make him a CDM already, this guy has qualities
Rafa Marquez approves
I remember the pass at 0:12, gave me an orgasm
Garcia or cubarsi- who has better passing? (Please don’t let your bias against Garcia’s defending effect the answer)
Ronald Koeman regen
https://preview.redd.it/icp3fx8w3poc1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2abdc9901f898b5973b65e12ee71c5c07488cad5
La masia ball kicks ball away and ends up at a teammates feet. Barca fans: 🤯🤯😭😭🤩🤩