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Carles Puyol
Carles Puyol Saforcada (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈkaɾles puˈjɔl i safoɾˈkaða]; born 13 April 1978) is a Spanish retired professional footballer. Mainly a central defender, he could also play on either flank, mostly as a right-back, and was regarded as one of the best defenders of his generation. A one-club man, he served as the long-time team captain for his only club Barcelona after taking over from Luis Enrique in August 2004, and went on to appear in 593 competitive matches for the club and win 18 major titles, notably six La Liga trophies and three Champions League titles. A Spain international on 100 occasions, Puyol was part of the squad that won the Euro 2008 and the 2010 World Cup tournaments. In the latter competition's semi-final, he scored the only goal of the game against Germany.
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1978-04-13
Birth Place
La Pobla de Segur, Spain
Height
1.78
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When Classy Carles Puyol Got Angry At Barcelona’s Lack Of Sportsmanship

Carles Puyol was always a class act and when he saw his Barcelona teammates going over the top in a 7-0 thrashing of Rayo Vallecano, he made his feelings absolutely clear. The shaggy haired defender was the steel in Pep Guardiola's silky Barca side, but he had a strong sense of sportsmanship - and that meant not taunting beaten opponents, as Dani Alves and Thiago found out to their cost in 2012.
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Carles Puyol Is The Definition Of What A 'True Captain' Should Be

If you look up "captain" or "leader" in the dictionary of football then Carles Puyol's name should come up. Barcelona legend Puyol captained the Blaugrana to a slew of trophies, including three Champions League triumphs, six La Liga titles, two Copa del Rey trophies and two UEFA Super Cups during a glittering 15-year spell.
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Carles Puyol gives his verdict on Ronald Koeman’s Barcelona

Barcelona legend Carles Puyol has been talking about the team’s recent improved form and how the players look to have a new lease of life. The Catalans are currently on an 18-match unbeaten run which has reignited the club’s title hopes and sent them into the Copa del Rey final.
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"I See Him Well and With Enthusiasm" - Carles Puyol Says Lionel Messi is in the 'Best Place'

Lionel Messi is enthusiastic at FC Barcelona and the Argentine is in the best place, according to his former team-mate Carles Puyol. Messi's contract with Barcelona is up this summer, and there has been a lot of speculation surrounding his future. He has been linked with a move away from the Catalan outfit at the end of the season, with Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain among clubs mooted as his potential destination.
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Barcelona legend Carles Puyol congratulates returning president Joan Laporta

Former Barcelona captain Carles Puyol has offered his congratulations to incoming club president Joan Laporta. Laporta is in line to be confirmed as the club’s new president after taking a commanding lead in the polls. The Catalan businessman was club president at the Camp Nou between 2003 and 2010, during...
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That's one way to rake the money back! Carles Puyol models one-off El Clasico shirt on sale for £80, just a day after it was revealed cash-strapped Barcelona are £112MILLION in debt to 19 clubs over unpaid transfer fees

Barcelona have released a one-off shirt to be worn in El Clasico, which is on sale on their website for an eye-watering £80. The unique shirt, which merges the club's traditional home colours with the Catalan flag - the Senyera - is modelled by club legend Carles Puyol, and has been created for use in just a single match.
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Barcelona legend Carles Puyol says it's difficult for Real Madrid fans to admit Lionel Messi is the greatest but insists 'the numbers are proof' as superstar surpasses Pele's historic record

Barcelona legend Carles Puyol has spiced up his former club's rivalry with Real Madrid by insisting their fans are unable to admit that Lionel Messi is the greatest player out there. Puyol has heaped praise on his former team-mate, and spoke out on Messi this week during a interview in...