Germán Barbas
Germán Barbas Díaz is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Uruguayan Primera División club Peñarol.
Club career
A youth product of Club Náutico, Barbas moved to the academy of Peñarol in 2019 at the age of 12. He signed his first professional contract with the club on 2 May 2024, extending until December 2026.He made his senior and professional debut with Peñarol as a substitute in a 3–1 league win over Progreso on 24 May 2024. At 16 years, 8 months, and 7 days old, Barbas became the second-youngest debutant for the club in league's history, behind Coquito.
International career
Barbas represented the Uruguay U20 at the 2024 L'Alcúdia International Football Tournament, scoring the only goal in the final to secure a victory over the Argentina U20. In January 2025, he was named in Uruguay's 23-man squad for the 2025 South American U-20 Championship.In March 2025, Barbas received his first call-up to the Uruguay national team.