Germán Barbas

Germán Barbas Díaz (born 17 September 2007) 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 March 2025, Barbas received his first call-up to the Uruguay national team. In June 2026, he was selected as a training player to accompany the squad to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Playing style A versatile midfielder with a powerful shot, Barbas has drawn comparisons to his compatriot Federico Valverde.