On 17 year-old Cubarsi, Kompany said: "He is definitely one of the future defensive leaders in world football. To not only play for Barça, but against the level of opposition at his age is very special and very rare.

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany can scope the FC Barcelona roster and see many he likes. Specifically, the boss commented on center-back Pau Cubarsí and attacking phenom Lamine Yamal. “I started my career at a similar age.

Despite their rich heritage, FC Barcelona has become synonymous with Lionel Messi ever since the Argentine maestro debuted for the Blaugrana in 2004. Widely regarded as the best football player of all time,