There is also one of the youngest debutants of this edition of the Champions League Andrés Cuencaa young defender born in 2007 for Barcelona, is considered one of the promising talents of the Masia, the famous youth sector of the Catalan club. A central defender of Andalusian origins, Cuenca is known for his defensive solidity, tactical intelligence and ability to set up the game. Having arrived at Masia at the age of 12, he worked with dedication until his recent debut in the first team, an achievement which he considers the culmination of the sacrifices made in his formative years.
Cuenca is appreciated for his confidence on the pitch and ability to read defensive situations, as well as his calmness in handling the ball, qualities that allow him to actively participate in building the game from deep. Coach Hansi Flick, recently at the helm of Barcelona, is showing great trust in the club’s youngsters, offering Cuenca and other youngsters the chance to establish themselves at a professional level: obviously he has already been part of numerous Iberian selections, from the Under 16 up to the Under 19.
Name: Andrés Cuenca
Date of birth: June 11, 2007
Nationality: Spanish
Role: central defender
Squad: Barcelona
It looks like: Carles Puyol
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